The fourth favorite of the tournament, Novak Djokovic, had a very difficult match against the 191st ATP number of the Frenchman Enzo Quako. However, the Serbian won his 23rd victory at Rod Laver Arena.

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Novak Djokovic defeated Enzo Cuaco

It took Djokovic 2 hours and 55 minutes to win. After dominating and commanding the first set, 6-1, the second went to a tie-break and was won by Cuco, 7-6.

The ATP number 5 did not give the Frenchman more chances and won the last two sets with a score of 6-2 and 6-0.

Novak Djokovic got past Spain’s Roberto Carballes Baen (75th ATP) in the first round and will play in the third round of the Australian Open against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria, the 28th ATP and 27th favorite of the tournament.

At the age of 35, Djokovic has 21 Grand Slam titles on his resume (just one trophy behind the leader Rafael Nadal), and nine of them were won at the Australian Open (2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020). , 2021).