Novak Djokovic once more overcame the pain in his left thigh to beat Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov (ATP 28) 7-6 (7/9), 6-3, 6-4 in 3h07′ and climb to the round of 16 of the ‘Australian Open in Melbourne.
The score of the meeting does not reflect his face. Dimitrov has, indeed, offered a superb replica on the Rod Laver Arena. He probably might have hoped for a better fate if he had won the first set ball at 7/6 which he played on the restart in the decisive game.
Now undefeated for 37 matches in Australia, Novak Djokovic is regarding to experience difficult times on Monday. He will be opposed to Alex de Minaur (ATP 24). Considered the fastest player on the Circuit, the Australian will certainly be pushed by a public that sometimes goes beyond the limits in its support for local players. The two men will face each other for the first time.
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