The Serb cruised through his opening round match at the tournament against Spaniard Roberto Carballes Baena. With a very promising display of tennis, the nine-time Australian Open champion sealed the deal with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-0 victory.
Novak Djokovic, who is on the quest for a 22nd Grand Slam title and a record tenth title at the tournament Down Under, as well as the World No. 1 crown, stated that the numbers he is vying for don’t intimidate him, having been in such situations before.
The 35-year-old also stated that his previous victories and records served as a guiding and motivational factor for him to scale to newer heights.
He also mentioned the importance of putting in the everyday effort and taking things one day at a time was just as important.
“The only time they were here, was back in 2008” - Novak Djokovic ecstatic to have his parents at Australian Open 2023
Novak Djokovic is happy to have his parents cheer for him in the player’s box as he chases history at the 2023 Australian Open.
In the post-match press conference, the Serb revealed that his parents had traveled Down Under for the first time in 15 years, mentioning their presence during his first ever Grand Slam title win at the Australian Open in 2008. The Serb said that he was hoping for “another great celebration” accompanied by his parents in 2023.
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