Novak Djokovic is currently in Adelaide, where he is the top favorite to conquer the current ATP 250 event. The Serbian sensation had a horrible experience in January 2022 in Australia when he was deported. Fortunately, Novak is having a great experience now in Adelaide, with a fantastic reception from the local crowd.
Well-known coach Patrick Mouratoglou was hoping for the former world number 1 having a good welcome Down Under. During a recent interview, he commented:
“I hope the Australians give him a nice welcome because, in my opinion, everything that’s been said about him is so undeserved. I would like them to have respect for the champions. When you go into a tennis stadium and you see Djokovic playing, the least you can do is respect these great champions, whether you like them or not, whether you agree with them or not. I think that’s the minimum,” said Mouratoglou.
Djokovic in Adelaide, ranking, and results in 2023
Now the world no.5, Djokovic has achieved an overall 2-0 win-loss record in 2023. The Serbian is currently playing in Adelaide where he toppled the world no.65 Constant Lestienne 6-3 6-2
and the world no.64 Quentin Halys 7-63 7-65.Novak Djokovic will come up against the world no.18 Denis Shapovalov in the quarter. Their head to head is 7-0 for Djokovic.
Djokovic will play next at the Australian Open (Australian Open). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 16th of January.
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