Djokovic vs Baena Highlights: Australian Open LIVE – World No 1 Novak Djokovic clinched a dominant victory in his first round contest at the Australian Open 2023. The Serbian sailed past Spain’s Roberto Carballes Baena in straight sets to advance to the second round. Djokovic is playing at his beloved Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on Tuesday. Follow Australian Open 2023 LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
Djokovic vs Baena Highlights: Novak Djokovic brushes past Roberto Carballes Baena in straight sets, advances to second round in Australian Open -Watch Highlights
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Playing his first match at Melbourne Park after two years, Djokovic maintained a high level throughout to claim a comfortable win despite an admirable effort from the World No. 75 Carballes Baena. The fourth seed converted five of nine break points to seal a two-hour, two-minute triumph and book a second-round meeting with Hugo Dellien or qualifier Enzo Couacaud.
“I really feel very happy that I’m back in Australia, back here on the court where I had the biggest success in my career,” said Djokovic, who has now won 22 consecutive matches on Rod Laver Arena since 2019. “This court is the most special court in my life, and I couldn’t ask for a better start to the tournament.
“I guess the more you win on a certain court, the more confident and comfortable you feel every next time you step on it. That’s probably one of the reasons. I’ve been fortunate to win a lot of matches on this court, particularly in the night sessions. If I had to choose one court and conditions, it would be night session on Rod Laver Arena, all night long.”
The win extended Djokovic’s winning streak on Australian soil to 35. Should the 35-year-old lift the trophy in Melbourne this fortnight, he will equal Rafael Nadal’s record tally of 22 Grand Slam crowns, while a 10th Melbourne triumph would also see Djokovic return to No. 1 in the ATP Rankings for the first time since last June.
Djokovic vs Baena Highlights: Novak Djokovic brushes past Roberto Carballes Baena in straight sets, advances to second round in Australian Open -Watch Highlights
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