Winner this Thursday of Frenchman Enzo Couacaud 6-1, 6-7 (5/7), 6-2, 6-0, Novak Djokovic went through his second round of the Australian Open with his face closed.
Tense, upset.
Then annoyed by the provocative attitude of a drunken spectator, he challenged the referee: “
This guy is completely drunk!
Since the first point, he provokes, he is not here to watch tennis.
He just wants to get inside my head.
Why don't you kick that guy out of the stadium?
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The match played with a large bandage on the left thigh reminding that the Serb is not in the best physical condition to climb the challenge of a 10th title in Melbourne was nothing like a peaceful walk.
Relieved to have overcome the obstacle but concerned about his physique, the Serb, at the microphone of Eurosport, summed up: “
Frankly, to be honest, it's not very good.
But I take it day by day.
The impression was better in the previous game than today.
But maybe I'll call on God to help me.
We will see.
We take things day by day.
I hope I will be able to be ready for the next match.
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Novak Djokovic has an appointment in the 3rd round with an old acquaintance, the Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov.
A player he is used to dominating (9 wins in 10 matches).