“We’re going to have to talk about copyright! » Novak Djokovic said at a press conference after his first round of the Australian Open. He was speaking to Carlos Alcaraz whose serving technique changed this winter, coming closer to that of the record holder for the number of Grand Slam titles.
The Serbian champion clarified: “I told him that we were going to have to agree on a percentage of his winnings to be paid to me. I expect a tribute from him every time he hits an ace. » Except that the young Spaniard does not have his tongue in his pocket and, questioned by Jim Courier after his victory over Tommy Paul, he replied to Djokovic: “I have a contract very close in my bag, but I have not yet come across it. »
Big success on first ball
The audience at Rod Laver Arena laughed at Alcaraz’s reaction, who then went on to clarify that he did not see any particular similarity with Djokovic’s serve.
After his victory (6-2, 6-4, 6-1) over Corentin Moutet, the world number 1 easily disposed of the American Tommy Paul (7-6, 6-4, 7-5) notably helped by great efficiency in serving. “I’ve been working on it for a long time so I’m happy with my first serve percentage. » In the next round, Carlos Alcaraz will face the winner of the meeting between Alexander Bublik and Alex De Minaur.
