“He is taking more risks,” Boris Becker explains the changed game plan of Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open due to injury
Former World No. 1 believes Novak Djokovic is going for quick points because of his hamstring injury.
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The 2023 edition of the Australian Open will be remembered for the exodus of some of the biggest stars in the early rounds. Many of the top seeds from both men’s and women’s sides have bowed out rendering the tournament ‘boring’. But amidst the craziness and drama on and off the court, Novak Djokovic is standing tall carrying the weight on the fans almost alone.
The Serb has been battling the opponents on one hand and the injury on the other. The hamstring damage he suffered earlier in Adelaide is continuing to trouble him every time he is stepping on the court. But the kind of warrior Djokovic is the trouble does not seem to blunt his confidence.
Talking about the injury, Boris Becker, former World No. 1 and Eurosport expert, elaborated on the impact on Djokovic’s game. Becker believes Djokovic is trying to shorten the length of his points at the Australian Open.
“Novak is now going for the quick points,” Becker said. “That starts with the service because he’s also taking more risks on the second serve. In the rallies, he tried to dominate with his forehand. It was an interesting match, with ups and downs,” he continued. “Dimitrov had what it takes to beat Djokovic, but he [Djokovic] was better in the decisive moments,” the 55-year-old further explained.
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Novak Djokovic continues his terrific run despite an injury scare
The Serbian star is hellbent on extending his record at Melbourne Park. Djokovic has had some difficulties during the matches because of his hamstring but he has refused to give up. After getting the best of Grigor Dimitrov Djokovic has secured his place in the fourth round despite the top seeds falling around him.
Before the tournament, the 35-year-old was the biggest favorite of the fans and with his uninterrupted march, Djokovic did not disappoint any of them. Dimitrov was his latest victim after lasting three hours and six minutes. The victory takes Djokovic one step closer to his goal of leveling up with his rival Rafael Nadal in the Grand Slam tally.
“Every point and game mattered. The turning point for both players was right from the start. Making an early break was important. I didn’t know how I was going to feel physically. I was going up and down, Djokovic said after the match. Djokovic will next lock horns with Alex de Minaur on Monday.
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