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Novak Djokovic digs deep to roar into Australian Open third round
Updated On: 17 January, 2024 06:45 PM IST | Melbourne | mid-day online correspondent
The world number one showed his trademark mental strength to face down his inspired opponent, prevailing 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3
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Novak Djokovic (R) shakes hands with after Australia`s Alexei Popyrin after their men`s singles match on day four of the Australian Open (Pic: AFP)
Novak Djokovic survived a huge scare to reach the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday, beating home favourite Alexei Popyrin to stay on track for a historic 25th Grand Slam title.
The world number one showed his trademark mental strength to face down his inspired opponent, prevailing 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3. Djokovic was kept on court for more than four hours in his first-round victory over teenager Dino Prizmic, admitting he was "a bit under the weather".
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