Australian Open: Djokovic dominates, Sabalenka in double bagel, Andreeva mental strength

19.01.2024 - 14:35 thenationalnews.com

Defending champion Novak Djokovic marked his 100th appearance at the Australian Open with a straigh-sets win over Tomas Martin Etcheverry on Friday.

Djokovic – chasing his 11th title Down Under and 25th Grand Slam crown – made no mistake against the Argentine, sealing a 6-3, 6-3, 7-6 victory on Rod Laver Arena.

The world No 1, who has won 92 matches out of 100 played at Melbourne Park, has been struggling with illness and was well short of his best in his first two matches.

But the 36-year-old Serb looked much more like his usual self on his way to beating the 30th seed who had knocked out Andy Murray in the opening round.

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