Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas have moved on to the next round. We will return tomorrow for even more action. Thank you for reading. Goodbye.
Australian Open after a hard fought win over Alexei Popyrin.
In the opening set, Djokovic played with confidence but struggled in the second set. However, he bounced back in the third set with a fantastic tiebreak victory and was able to defeat his opponent from Australia.
The 10-time winner of the Australian Open is not currently performing at his best, which is concerning for his future competitors as he is still able to secure a victory.
Australian Open.
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The match between Novak Djokovic and Alexei Popyrin ended with a final score of 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (7-4). Popyrin will serve next.
Djokovic takes the lead at 5-2 with a well-executed ace. He certainly has a knack for tiebreaks. However, Popyrin manages to score a point with a skillful looping shot.
Popyrin is emulating Djokovic by taking notes from his book, successfully narrowing the gap to 5-4. However, he subsequently hits the net, granting Djokovic two set points.
He is able to understand it immediately. This is a significant achievement.
The Australian Open saw a comeback from being one set down against Jordan Thompson.
The player from Greece emerged victorious with a score of 4-6, 7-6 (8-6), 6-2, 7-6 (7-4).
Djokovic may have been anticipating a swift conclusion to the Australian Open match, but I have a feeling it could end up going the distance.
Djokovic maintains a lead of 15 points, but he commits another mistake, allowing Popyrin to tie the score. Nevertheless, Djokovic executes a brilliant move with a delicate drop shot, catching his opponent off guard.
Djokovic was able to hold his serve after an unreturnable serve was made.
Tsitsipas and Thompson have been evenly matched in a deuce battle for quite some time, with Thompson currently leading 6-5 in the fourth set.
The score is currently Novak Djokovic 6-3, 4-6, 3-4 Alexei Popyrin, with Djokovic as the next server.
The audience is buzzing with excitement every time Popyrin executes a successful play. His strong serves are also contributing to his success as he currently leads with a score of 40-0.
Djokovic is not hesitating to take action, as he makes a great shot to create an opportunity in this game. However, Popyrin is able to maintain his position and prevent Djokovic from scoring.
Novak Djokovic won the match with a score of 6-3, 4-6, 3-3 against Alexei Popyrin. Popyrin will serve next.
The upcoming match begins with a tie at 15-15, but Popyrin manages to gain the advantage with a strong forehand despite experiencing some issues with his calf.
The Australian makes an unforced error and Djokovic makes a great shot for the chance of holding and he takes it.
Popyrin is able to continue. I will provide an update on Tsitsipas as soon as his current set is finished.
Popyrin has asked for medical attention and the team is currently on the court examining his calf muscle. Hopefully, he will be able to continue.
The current server is Alexei Popyrin, with the score at 6-3, 4-6, 2-3 in favor of Novak Djokovic.
This is a familiar move from Djokovic, and it’s the first time he has shown a smile in approximately 10 matches! He impressively uses a backhand to outsmart Popyrin, but the Australian quickly responds with a volley, resulting in a score of 15-15.
Popyrin’s shot hits the net, but Djokovic returns it out of bounds – both players are making mistakes currently. Djokovic aggressively makes another shot, but Popyrin capitalizes on the opportunity to win the game.
Novak Djokovic won the match with a score of 6-3, 4-6, 2-2 against Alexei Popyrin, who will serve next.
Djokovic reaches a score of 30-0, scoring an ace in the latest point. Popyrin’s shot goes long and Djokovic maintains his lead in a quickly played game.
The score is currently Novak Djokovic 6-3, 4-6, 1-2 Alexei Popyrin, with Djokovic serving next.
Impressive play by Popyrin! He secures a fantastic point, despite Djokovic’s efforts to win the rally with a skilled backhand. Truly remarkable tennis.
Djokovic counters a strong forehand, but manages to regain control. The crowd goes wild as Popyrin executes a skillful lob to end a lengthy exchange. He maintains an advantage during the crucial moments.
