Novak Djokovic on Australian Open: It feels like home

Updated On: 01 February, 2021 07:24 AM IST | Melbourne | AFP

Defending champ Djokovic reminds opponents about his profound memories of Melbourne; warns them he gets better with every outing at Laver Arena

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Serbia`s Novak Djokovic during a training session ahead of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park yesterday. Pic/Getty Images

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic declared himself “home” on Sunday as he gears up for an unprecedented ninth Australian Open title, warning he grows in confidence the more he plays at Melbourne Park. The Serbian star won the first of his 17 Grand Slam crowns in Australia in 2008 and Rod Laver Arena has since become his most successful court.

Fit to fire

After struggling with blisters during an exhibition in Adelaide on Friday, playing only one of his two scheduled sets, he said he was now fine ahead of his season debut in the ATP Cup this week then the Australian Open on February 8. “It does feel like a home for me in Australia, in Melbourne, particularly in Rod Laver,” said Djokovic.

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