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.

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De Minaur was the last remaining Australian in the main singles draws. It means we are progressing in the right direction." "It felt like an uphill battle from the start. "I mean, I always believe I can go all the way in terms of my tennis. It is necessary in order to get myself in a condition to play. "At the same time, it was necessary.

Novak Djokovic was nearly perfect in his three set win over Australian Alex de Minaur on Monday night to book a spot in the quarterfinals.

Djokovic will take on No. He is also the only major singles champion left in the draw. "Tonight, I didn't feel anything," Djokovic said.

Novak Djokovic is feeling positive about his hamstring injury after a painless effort in the fourth round of the Australian Open on Monday.

"I mean, I always believe I can go all the way in terms of my tennis," he said. "But the way my leg felt before tonight wasn't giving me too many hopes, so to say, for the entire tournament, to go all the way through. He is also the only major singles champion left in the draw. So all in all, perfect match for me tonight," he said. So I'm really glad that my body has responded really well." "At the same time ...

Novak Djokovic was nearly perfect in his three set win over Australian Alex de Minaur on Monday night to book a spot in the quarterfinals.

Djokovic will take on No. "Tonight, I didn't feel anything," Djokovic said. He is also the only major singles champion left in the draw.

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“At the start he was very solid, then he loosened up even more and started swinging. “It wasn’t obvious I was dealing with an injury,” he said. He was what felt like on another level to mine. “What I experienced was probably Novak very close to his best,” De Minaur said. “I didn’t feel anything.” As it stands, Tsitsipas is better than the rest and Djokovic is better than him. He smiled as he spoke; he knew it was cheeky. “No one wants to face Novak,” he said. “Oh shit,” he said. He also knew it was cheeky to continue that sentence with: “I cannot say I’m sorry that you haven’t watched a longer match.” “I’m sorry.” Rublev’s assumption – premature though it was – mirrored the odds.

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"I don't think it's done in a bad sportsmanship kind of way … But I am used to it, and it just gives me extra strength and motivation." "But today I was out there on court against him and either I'm not a good enough tennis player to expose that or … "I don't know, you tell me how you thought he looked out there. "Look, I don't know. I really wanted to win in straight sets."

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“Whether I will publish that in my documentary or on the social media depends on how I feel. So I thank them for that.” When some other players are injured, then they are the victims, but when it is me, I am faking it.

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“Whether I will publish that in my documentary or on the social media depends on how I feel. So I thank them for that.” It is very interesting. When some other players are injured, then they are the victims, but when it is me, I am faking it. I don’t feel that I need to prove anything to anyone.” “I leave the doubting to those people; let them doubt,” he said, according to the Tennis Majors website.

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the media is only ever focusing on the top guys so their issues get more attention,’ he tweeted. The Australian chose his words carefully, saying: ‘I think everyone's kind of seeing what's been happening over the couple weeks. it looked good to me.’ It's the only thing everyone's been talking about. Either I'm not a good enough tennis player to expose that, or... It is very interesting, I don’t feel that I need to prove anything to anyone.

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"Assumptions and judgments, all those comments, are just s--- because nobody's there to see the full story. There is sometimes, like, I don't know, incredible desire for a villain and a hero story that has to be written. "I was out there on court against him. "I leave the doubting to those people -- let them doubt," he said. So I thank them for that." I don't feel that I need to prove anything to anyone.

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"I was out there on court against him. So I thank them for that." Two years ago Djokovic suffered an abdominal muscle injury during his third-round match against Taylor Fritz before going on to win the title. When some other players are injured, then they are the victims, but when it is me, I am faking it. Whether I will publish that in my documentary or on social media depends on how I feel. Novak Djokovic has hit back at critics accusing him of "faking" his hamstring injury, saying: "Only my injuries are questioned.

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"Assumptions and judgments, all those comments, are just s--- because nobody's there to see the full story. There is sometimes, like, I don't know, incredible desire for a villain and a hero story that has to be written. "I was out there on court against him. "I leave the doubting to those people -- let them doubt," he said. So I thank them for that." I don't feel that I need to prove anything to anyone.