Alex de Minaur

Novak Djokovic was at his ruthless best with a 6-2, 6-1, 6-2 victory over home favourite Alex de Minaur in the Australian Open.

“A week ago I didn’t really think about the title, I just thought about being in a good enough condition to play the next match until tonight. Rublev was asked by the on-court interviewer about the section of the draw he had inherited. The more he warmed into the match, the more freely he moved, the more he dominated. “When I’m free in my mind, this is what happens on the court like tonight,” he said. Early on, De Minaur attempted to impose himself in the exchanges, incessantly taking the ball on the rise and trying to dictate. De Minaur had arrived against arguably the best player in the world with ideal preparation.

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De Minaur was the last remaining Australian in the main singles draws. It means we are progressing in the right direction." "It felt like an uphill battle from the start. "I mean, I always believe I can go all the way in terms of my tennis. It is necessary in order to get myself in a condition to play. "At the same time, it was necessary.

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“Also some players are more vocal talking about injuries then (sic) others. the media is only ever focusing on the top guys so there (sic) issues get more attention,” Fritz said on Twitter. “I am not really interested at this point what people are thinking and saying. 80 per cent of players are always dealing (with) something (severity levels differ) but everyone is honestly always a little banged up ... Maybe I will do I it, maybe I won’t. “I have got the MRI, ultrasound and everything else, both from two years ago and now. “It’s the only thing everyone’s been talking about. I don’t think people fake injuries, I do think sometimes players stretch the severity of the injury because it depressurises them and helps them play better (which honestly is fine, do whatever works). It is very interesting … When some other players are injured, then they are the victims, but when it is me, I am faking it. “I leave the doubting to those people – let them doubt,” he said in Serbian to his country’s media. “I think everyone’s kind of seeing what’s been happening over the couple of weeks,” he said.

Nine-times champion Novak Djokovic has ended Alex de Minaur's Australian Open campaign with a brutal fourth-round win over the home hope at Melbourne Park.

Made the second week of a slam again. “I had a great match against (Adrian) Mannarino (in round two). “This will add fuel to the fire. “I want to do better than fourth round at a slam. That was a positive. I want more.

Nine-times champion Novak Djokovic has ended Alex de Minaur's Australian Open campaign with a fourth-round win over the home hope at Melbourne Park.

Made the second week of a slam again. "I want to do better than fourth round at a slam. "This will add fuel to the fire. That was a positive. I want more. Alex de Minaur of Australia plays Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the 4th round on day 8 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park.

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