Novak Djokovic press conference after 1R win

Novak Djokovic defeated Struff in 4 sets to take place in the second round.

The Serbian defeated Jan-Lennard Struff in 4 sets with 7-6, 6-2, 2-6, 6-1.

and He needed the tiebreak to finish the first set after that He lost the 3rd set with 2-6,

But after that, He could come back and finish the match with 6-1 to advance to the next round.

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Talking about the press conference, Novak Djokovic mentioned he’s happy to be back in Melbourne.

“First of all, it’s great to be back in this arena that has a very special place in my heart,”

“This has been by far my most successful court in my career. Australia is the land of tennis I want to thank everyone for staying till almost midnight.“

“I thought I started off well and was a break up in the first set. He came back and it was a close tiebreaker.”

“He turned it around and was putting a lot of first serves in the third set.“

“Sure, He is a very powerful player and brings a lot of strength in his shots.“

“I am just starting. I am obviously very proud of all the achievements but at the same time still try to remind myself of how I have to be.”

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During his match, Novak Djokovic tried to hit a shot like Nick Kyrgios but He failed it,

and Novak Djokovic joked that Nick Kyrgios does it better than him and He will not try it anymore.

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“Well, Nick [Kyrgios] does it better than me that’s for sure,”

“I will probably not try that anymore in this tournament.” Djokovic Joked