Published 17:34 IST, January 16th 2020

Novak Djokovic considers NextGen stars Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev 'slow'

Novak Djokovic is known for his great sense of humour and the Serb showed his funny side when he took a dig at Zverev and Tsitsipas at a charity match.

Reported by: Suraj Alva
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Rafael Nal and vak Djokovic will be top contenders for upcoming Australian Open along with Roger Federer. But in last couple of months, tennis' NextGen players are threating to break dominance of 'Big 3' in 2020. Leing pack is German Alexander Zverev and Greek star Stefas Tsitsipas. All four players took court at Rod Laver Arena for  'Rally For Relief' charity tennis event in Melbourne. event was organised to help Australian bushfire victims.

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vak Djokovic takes a dig at Alexander Zverev and Stefas Tsitsipas

Apart from tennis, vak Djokovic is also kwn for his great sense of humour and Serb once again showed his funny side, when he took a dig at Alexander Zverev and Stefas Tsitsipas. Rafael Nal and vak Djokovic teamed up to play for Team Williams against Zverev and Tsitsipas, who were representing Team Wozniacki. match was tied at 3-3, when players changed ends and that is when vak Djokovic commented that how slow NextGen players were compared to m. In end, y went onto win match 4-3.

 

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NextGen steps up to donate for 'Rally For Relief'

'Rally for Relief' was part of broer 'Aces for Bushfire Relief' program. 'Aces for Bushfire Relief' was launched by Tennis Australia during recently concluded ATP Cup 2020. initiative saw $100 donated for every ace served at  ATP Cup matches in Brisbane, Perth and Sydney. Apart from ATP Cup, elaide International, Brisbane International, Hobart International and Canberra International tournaments was also part of programme. campaign will also apply to  Australian Open 2020, which commences next week.

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vak Djokovic says re are favourites for Australian Open 

Defending champion vak Djokovic has said that re are clear favourites for next week's Australian Open despite his omius start to season. World .2 was in fine touch at ATP Cup. He led Serbia to victory over 23 or nations in new men's team event, overpowering Davis Cup champions Spain.

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17:34 IST, January 16th 2020