Novak Djokovic overcomes injury to reach Australian Open round of 16

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Novak Djokovic Beat Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets – 7-6 (9-7) 6-3 6-4 – to move in the last 16 of the Australian OpenDespite the fact that it was a slow-paced performance around the world No. 5 who struggled to move during the match.

DjokovicThe favorite to win the competition is, undoubtedly,. Rafael Nadal Casper Ruud were knocked out, came in the Saturday’s clash carrying a hamstring injury, although he seemed to ease those worries as he broke Dimitrov’s serve in the first game.

But Djokovic After winning the tiebreaker, he felt his hamstring pull up in the second set.

After Some treatment Djokovic A new man returned and took advantage Dimitrov’s loose play to take the second set comfortably.

The Bulgarian He had not dropped one set in each of the two previous rounds but could not keep up the metronomic Djokovic.

Despite You did well in the initial set. Dimitrov I was unable recover it after losing it.

He He played 15 aces, and made some amazing shots. However, he was not without fault at times and ended the match with 50 unforced errors.

If There is only one person who can make silly mistakes while sustaining an injury. It is the relentless Djokovic.

It Although it wasn’t a glamorous victory, even with a difficult fitness routine, it was an encouraging one. Djokovic’s defense was unshakeable and frustrated Dimitrov It happens again and again.

Following A third attritional set that saw five serves broken. Djokovic He won the match in straight sets, and he continues his quest for a 22nd grand-slam title.

Djokovic Face now Australian Alex de Minaur The round of 16 will be the 23-year-old’s turn, and he will have a large home crowd cheering him on.