Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic was at his ruthless best with a 6-2, 6-1, 6-2 victory over home favourite Alex de Minaur in the Australian Open.

“A week ago I didn’t really think about the title, I just thought about being in a good enough condition to play the next match until tonight. Rublev was asked by the on-court interviewer about the section of the draw he had inherited. The more he warmed into the match, the more freely he moved, the more he dominated. “When I’m free in my mind, this is what happens on the court like tonight,” he said. Early on, De Minaur attempted to impose himself in the exchanges, incessantly taking the ball on the rise and trying to dictate. De Minaur had arrived against arguably the best player in the world with ideal preparation.

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As a result, he won’t be permitted in the U.S. [deported on the eve of the tournament a year ago](https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamzagoria/2022/01/16/novak-djokovic-loses-visa-appeal-wont-defend-australian-open-title/) because he was not vaccinated against Covid-19. After breaking serve in the first set, I started feeling more free and more loose to hit through the ball and be more aggressive. “We’ve seen him dismantle players anyway,” he added. He also missed the U.S. He would get the winner between Tommy Paul and Ben Shelton, two of three Americans in the quarterfinals, Things can change in a matter of moments, matter of points. “I’m not really sure what’s going on. “I really wanted to win in straight sets," Djokovic said. 9 Holger Rune, who had been among the favorites to win the title. Djokovic will next face Russian No. 4 Djokovic dispatched No.

The nine-time champion cast aside worries about his fitness with a 6-2 6-1 6-2 victory.

“Never being out of the United States, I knew it would be a struggle. I got on the plane with no expectations. I fought until the end.” I’m really pleased today with the way I moved today and the way I hit the ball.” “It’s not a roller coaster, it’s like they put a gun to your head,” said the 25-year-old. A shell-shocked De Minaur said: “I think what I experienced today was probably Novak very close to his best, I would say. I think I did a lot. “I don’t want to celebrate too early. I kept my focus all the way through and played the best match of this year so far.” Speaking on court, the fourth seed said: “I cannot say ‘I’m sorry you haven’t watched a longer match’. I thank my medical team, thank God, anybody that really helped me. On his hamstring, Djokovic said: “I didn’t feel anything today.

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So I thank them for that,' Djokovic bit back. 'Also some players are more vocal talking about injuries then others. I thank my medical team, my physio. It was up to him, his choices, his judgment. 'When you're coming in, as well as every other tennis player, if you wanted to come to the country, you had to be double vaccinated. Maybe I will do I it, maybe I won't. 'It's the only thing everyone's been talking about. They've done a lot of work to protect themselves and their borders,' he said. It is very interesting … I don't have any communication with him. 'But I don't have any other relationship. I have no problem contacting him, congratulating him, etc.