‘Fire still burns’

Updated On: 22 January, 2024 06:22 AM IST | Melbourne | AFP

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic says hunger which helped him achieve so much is alive as he equals Roger Federer’s record of making 58 Grand Slam quarters-finals

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates a point at Melbourne Park yesterday. Pic/Getty Images

Novak Djokovic said the fire “is still burning” after outclassing Adrian Mannarino to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open and stay on track for a record 25th Grand Slam title.

Tension at Rod Laver Arena

The Serbian on Sunday ran rings around his French opponent on Rod Laver Arena, winning 6-0, 6-0, 6-3 to underline his status as red-hot favourite to lift an 11th title at Melbourne Park. “I really wanted to lose that game in the third set because the tension was building up so much in the stadium,” he said, referring to the possibility of completing a rare “triple bagel”.

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