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Novak Djokovic, still strong and divisive

2021-02-08T18:43:13.496Z


Favorite to his own succession at the Australian Open, the Serbian did not improve his popularity during the preparatory quarantine.


Roland-Garros is the home of Rafael Nadal;

Wimbledon, Roger Federer's garden and the Australian Open, the kingdom of Novak Djokovic (90% career wins).

Eight-time winner of the tournament, the Serbian, who remains on two consecutive titles at the antipodes, is more favorite than ever to win a new coronation, where he gleaned his first Grand Slam in 2008 against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

“Every time I come back, I feel more confident,

” breathed the world number one before the start of the tournament.

My playing style is more efficient on hard.

I have always managed to adapt very well to the Rod Laver Arena: whatever the speed or the conditions this court has always been my favorite.

I feel like this is where I need to be and where I got to play my best tennis.

I hope it will be the same this year. ”

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Very solid in the service and impressive in the game, the master of the place managed a perfect start on Monday by sweeping Jérémy Chardy (6-3, 6-1, 6-2).

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Source: lefigaro

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