Novak Djokovic had to make every effort to begin the defense of his title in Australian Open with a victory over the young Croatian Dino Prizmik with scores of 6-2, 6-7(5), 6-3 and 6-4 in the first round on Sunday.
It’s inevitable.
10x #AusOpen The Champion put the pedal to the metal in this fourth set, breaking Dino Prizmach twice to take a 4-0 lead. pic.twitter.com/PZrjCkFBLQ
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 14, 2024
WITH a little over four hours was Djokovic’s longest first round match in the Grand Slam tournament and praised the Croatian for his performance in his debut at a major tournament.
Novak takes the third set with a score of 6-3 after an HOUR and 11 MINUTES!
Will Prizmich, the young gun, be able to find the answer?@JokerNole • #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/P9uktyY4ca
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 14, 2024
“He deserves all the applause and all the praise.” Having received this tonight, he is an incredible player, very mature,” Djokovic said. “It was an incredible performance for a teenager.” who has never had experience playing on such a big stage.”
90 wins in Melbourne. Not that bad 😎 👑 @JokerNole pic.twitter.com/0Ug7p8k7w4
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 14, 2024
“I started well, I was 36 years old. Come to think of it, I’m twice his age. “I had some good moments (but) physically I’m still finding myself on the court,” he added.
An extraordinary match ends in the most sporting way.
The past and present of this game embraces and congratulates the future.
Novak passes 6-2 6-7(5) 6-3 6-4, but young Dino Prizmach leaves a lasting impression.#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/E4ZfCb0JcX
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 14, 2024
Serbian whoHe played his first Australian Open a few months before the Croatian was born, in 2005.at first it seemed that he was in complete control of the competition on the track Rod Laver Arenwhere did he win? 10 of his 24 Grand Slam titles.
The enemy recognized him, and then the crowd.
Well done, Dino. We look forward to seeing you on this stage again.#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/c5GHSTU7pc
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 14, 2024
prismatic already showed flashes of the weapon he has and broke the first seed’s serve with a brilliant cross-court winner early in the second set, forcing Djokovic to up his game to give him back his “break”.
Reality hit Novak hard today 😅#AusOpen • @JokerNole pic.twitter.com/HYXb0CX6Ie
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 14, 2024
Number 178 in the world, 18 years old.s who needed a medical break to bandage the thigh He maintained his level early in the match and leveled the score in the tiebreaker.
Djokovic came under intense pressure by his sports rival, committed 20 unforced errors and scored six break points.
Djokovic broke Prizmach’s serve early in the third set, but the teenager continued to land strong forehands and there were several long draws before breaking the Serbian’s serve again to take a 3-2 lead.
Gone six years and 28 games from The last time Djokovic lost a match was at the Australian Open. and he wasn’t about to jeopardize that record so easily.
He rearmed, changed his shirt and won the next four games take the set.
It’s been over three hours of playing with one of the best players of all time. Billy Prismach and Djokovic declared his advantage for himselfadd your 90th Australian Open win.
““This is his moment, this could have been his match,” Djokovic added.
Sabalenka destroys her opponent
Australian Open champion Arina Sabalenkohad to wait until midnight to start title defensebut the inexorable number two in the world quickly got rid of the German Ella Seidel with a 6-0, 6-1 victory in Sunday’s Grand Slam opener.
Sabalenka breaks through!@SabalenkaA ended with a straight sets victory of 6-0 6-1 to bring the curtain down on the first day at Rod Laver Arena.#AusOpen📷 • @wwos • @espn • @eurosport • @wowowtennis pic.twitter.com/AHNgMa0p0D
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 14, 2024
With fans in Rod Laver Arena still catching my breath after Novak Jokowiwhile defending the men’s title, he beat up a teenager Dino Prizmik in a four-hour marathon, Sabalenka overcame the night schedule and failed her18 year old German shaft.
“I’m very happy to be back. lThe last time I was here I had incredible memories. unforgettably. “I’m very grateful to feel supported and surrounded,” Sabalenka said.
Sabalenka, who will face Brenda Frukhvirtova The 16-year-old said little has changed for her after an incredible 12 months on the track.
“I hope I can stay here until my last day,” he added.
(according to information from Reuters)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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