Novak Djokovic asks Dominic Thiem, Alexander Zverev to stay patient for Grand Slam glory

vak Djokovic kept alive his Australian Open title defence after beating World . 3 Roger Federer in Australian Open semi-final on Thursday. World . 2 overcame his fiercest rival 7-6 (7-1), 6-4, 6-3. It was fourth time Djokovic h beaten Federer at semi-final st in Melbourne after doing same in 2008, 2011 and 2016.  Serbian will next face eir Alexander Zverev or Dominic Thiem, who will face each or for a place in final on Friday.

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Alexander Zverev vs Dominic Thiem: vak Djokovic has a mess for both

vak Djokovic, who will bid for his eighth Australian Open title on Sunday, vised his younger challengers to be patient in ir pursuit of glory. Speaking during post-match on-court interview, he said that as a young player you want everything right away and re’s waiting. He furr said that every player dreams of becoming world’s top player and Dominic Thiem and Alexander Zverev are some of best young players that play this game. y have set high goals and ambitions for mselves and y definitely have potential to be re.

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Speaking about his hunger for success at an early , vak Djokovic said that one thing that he was probably lacking was a little bit was patience and just trusting process a little bit more. He ded that at times, he was rushing a little bit too much and getting frustrated about details and small things in life. vak Djokovic, in his interview, also said that younger players are w coming up and challenging likes of himself, Rafael Nal and Roger Federer to reach Grand Slam finals. He concluded that it will be inevitable that Dominic Thiem and Alexander Zverev will be competing in Grand Slam finals more frequently in future.

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Australian Open: Alexander Zverev vs Dominic Thiem semi-final

Alexander Zverev, 22, will be aiming to reach his maiden Grand Slam final on Friday when he takes on Dominic Thiem. 26-year-old Dominic Thiem has alrey h experience of playing in final of Grand Slam after losing  last two Roland Garros finals to Rafael Nal.

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