Novak Djokovic is making waves at the Australian Open, having played his 100th match and secured 24 titles across all four majors. After a challenging start due to a virus and a sore wrist, he's gaining confidence both in his health and game. Djokovic clinched a convincing victory over Tomas Martin Etcheverry in straight sets, marking a positive turn in his performance.
With this win, Djokovic now stands at an impressive 92-8 record at Melbourne Park, where he's claimed the title 10 times and extended his winning streak to 31 matches. The Serbian tennis star expressed his satisfaction, stating, “I played better than I did in the first two rounds, so that’s a positive change, I guess. Starting to feel better game-wise and physically, as well. It’s positive signs.”
Djokovic joins the ranks of Roger Federer and Serena Williams as one of the players with the most matches at the season’s first major. His recent challenges include a virus and a sore wrist, but against Etcheverry, he didn't face a single breakpoint.
The Serbian ace, currently at 30th seed, faced some challenges from Etcheverry, who displayed aggression in his groundstrokes and nimbleness in chasing down drop shots. However, Djokovic secured the win without facing a breakpoint, closing the match with a pair of aces.
Looking ahead, Djokovic is set to face 35-year-old Frenchman Adrian Mannarino in the next round. Mannarino clinched a hard-fought five-setter against U.S. Open semifinalist Ben Shelton to secure his spot in the matchup.
Djokovic, who had a memorable encounter with Shelton at the U.S. Open, expressed his perspective on the tensions surrounding their previous match. He noted that respect is crucial in tennis, emphasizing the need to acknowledge opponents regardless of on-court rivalries.
As Djokovic progresses in the Australian Open, potential quarterfinalists in his section include 2023 Australian runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas and No. 12 Taylor Fritz. Meanwhile, No. 4 Jannik Sinner continues his strong form in the tournament, set to face 15th-seeded Karen Khachanov in the next round.
In another notable match, local favorite Alex de Minaur secured a straight-sets victory and is set to face fifth-seeded Andrey Rublev in the upcoming round. The Australian entered the tournament with momentum, having defeated Djokovic in the United Cup.
The Australian Open continues to unfold with exciting matchups and Djokovic's journey remains a focal point as he aims to add another major title to his ill
ustrious career.
Well , How much he earned??
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