Published 18:11 IST, January 25th 2023
Novak Djokovic achieves mega milestone by advancing into Australian Open semifinal
Novak Djokovic defeated Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinal of the Australian Open 2023 and advanced into the 10th semifinal of his career at the tournament.
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Serbian tennis great vak Djokovic claimed a victory over Andrey Rublev in three sets at Australian Open 2023 and vanced into semifinal. Djokovic continued his bid to clinch 22nd Grand Slam title of his career with a dominating 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 victory. This is 10th time in his career that 35-year-old has me it to penultimate st of season-opening major tournament.
With victory, Djokovic equaled legendary Andre Agassi in a tennis record books. He has w joint-highest men’s singles winning streak at Australian Open during Open Era. 2021 Australian Open champion won his 26th straight match at prestigious competition.
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It is pertinent to mention that star player was barred from playing in Australian Open 2022 due to his stance against Covid-19 vaccine. While he will w play in Australia Open semifinal for 10th time in his career, it will also be his 44th Grand Slam semifinal. He is w set to lock horns against Tommy Paul at penultimate st of tournament on January 27. Australian Open 2023 men's singles final is scheduled to be held on January 29.
“Couldn’t be happier with my tennis”
As reported by BBC, Djokovic revealed his thoughts after clinching victory against Rublev and said, “I could t be happier with my tennis. I'm playing solidly from back of court and love se conditions.I'm going to keep going. I think it's important to be smart and wise with body in se circumstances where it's more important to recover and get rey for next challenge". As per BBC, Djokovic is t practicing between matches due to a hamstring injury.
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vak Djokovic wishes his a mor on birthday after Australian Open quarterfinal win
“I would like to just say something. Today is birthday of my physiorapist who is t here at moment. He left to locker room, but I wanna say Happy Birthday to him and Happy Birthday to my mor, which was yesterday. So my mom is here, Love you mom,” Djokovic said. 35-year-old champion is a nine-time Australian Open champion.
18:11 IST, January 25th 2023