Novak Djokovic (36) had a good start to the season and the year, the ATP leader won another victory. The Serbian beat Jiri Lehecka (22) at the United Cup 6-1, 6-7(3), 6-1.

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Novak Djokovic, an impressive 43-match winning streak in Australia

The world leader Nole started the match according to the expectations of the fans: in the first set, Jokerel won with a score of 6:1.

The second set was played with big service problems: there were four breaks and the set went to a tie-break. Surprisingly, Djokovic had moments of wandering, and the opponent (31st in the world) “stole” his set, the score 7-3.

However, the decisive moment brought back the old Nole: the Serb lost only one game, and the victory took place after two hours and 18 minutes (6-1, 6-7(3), 6-1).

Know:

  • After winning in Perth against Jiri Lehecka, Djokovic made it 43 consecutive wins in Australia.
  • Nole’s last defeat on the surface of this country dates back to 2018, when Joker was defeated by Jung Heon in the round of 16 of the Australian Open.

What you need to know about the United Cup

  • The United Cup, which replaced the former Hopman Cup, features 18 nations in six groups, with matches in Perth and Sydney.
  • The top-placed teams from the six groups and the best two runners-up advance to the quarter-finals, which will take place from 3 to 5 January 2024.
  • The semi-finals will be held on January 6, and the grand final will be held on January 7 in Sydney. The total prize fund of the competition is 10 million US dollars.

What the United Cup groups look like

Played in Perth

Group A: Poland, Spain, Brazil

Group C: USA, Great Britain, Australia

Group D: Czech Republic, China, Serbia

Played in Sydney

Group B: Greece, Canada, Chile

Group D: France, Italy, Germany

Group F: Croatia, Netherlands, Norway.

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