Novak Djokovic seems to be already in great shape ahead of his Australian Open campaign. According to tennis legend and three-time Australian Open champion Mats Wilander, the Serbian sensation is the favourite number 1 to win the title. Djokovic has already won the title 9 times in Melbourne. Despite his struggle in January last year when he was deported, Novak had a fantastic reception in Adelaide, where he has been playing in the local ATP 250 tournament.
“I think Novak Djokovic is the number one favourite for many, many reasons. I mean, obviously, one reason is that he’s won the Australian Open nine times. The surface is perfect for him,” Mats commented.
“When you play the way Novak Djokovic plays, he doesn’t have ups and downs. Everybody is not 100% ready in Australia. Some are very ready, some are not ready, and he is always somewhat ready. Somewhat ready for him means he’s the favourite,” added Wilander.
Djokovic in Adelaide, ranking, and results in 2023
Currently the world no.5, the Serbian owns a 2-0 record in 2023. Djokovic is playing in Adelaide where he overcame the world no.65 Constant Lestienne 6-3 6-2 and the world no.64 Quentin Halys 7-63 7-65.
Novak Djokovic will face the world no.18 Denis Shapovalov in the quarter on Friday at 8:30 pm on CENTRE COURT. Their current record is 7-0 for Djokovic.
Djokovic has scheduled to compete next at the Australian Open (Australian Open). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 16th of January.
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