Published 11:23 IST, January 21st 2020

Novak Djokovic reveals New Year resolution for 2020 after Australian Open Round 1 win

World No.2 Novak Djokovic said that it is his New Year resolution to enjoy playing tennis while he can after he secured a win over Struff at the AO 2020.

Reported by: Sreehari Menon
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vak Djokovic has said that his New Year Resolution for 2020 is to enjoy being on court as much as he can. Serbian star is currently featuring in Australian Open 2020 and would look to d ar title on his favourite turf. vak Djokovic progressed to second round, defeating Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany 7-6, 2-6, 6-2, 6-1 on Monday.

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vak Djokovic vances in Australian Open 2020, beats Jan-Lennard Struff  

vak Djokovic faced a stiff opponent in Jan-Lennard Struff, who mand to win a set, which was first time since 2006 that Djokovic dropped a set in first round of  Australian Open. Post that, Djokovic returned to his very best, upstaging his German opponent in next two sets to secure his pass to next round. Post-match, Serbian star fielded some questions from former American tennis champion John McEnroe. Djokovic praised Struff saying that he likes challenging first-round games and Jan-Lennard Struff gave him a tough fight.

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vak Djokovic's New Year Resolution: Enjoy playing tennis while he can

vak Djokovic is enjoying playing tennis at moment and World .2 said that it is his New Year resolution to enjoy playing while he can. Djokovic mitted that it is easier said than done considering that 16-time Grand Slam winner is expected to win most of his games. Djokovic’s victory was his 900th ATP Tour win, and in conversation with John McEnroe, Djokovic thanked  supporters at Australian Open, who have supported him all se years and is grateful for being able to play tennis for so long.

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What's next for vak Djokovic at Australian Open?

vak Djokovic is aiming to close gap on rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nal in Grand Slam titles race. If World .2 captures his eighth crown Australian Open title, Djokovic will move to within two trophies of Nal (19) and three of all-time leer Federer (20). vak Djokovic will face Tatsuma Ito of Japan for a spot in third round.

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11:23 IST, January 21st 2020