​Novak Djokovic pleased his fans with a new tennis performance, the Serbian without any emotions went to the semi-finals of the Australian Open. Wednesday’s “victim” was fifth-seeded Andriy Rublev from Melbourne (6-1, 6-2, 6-4).

Novak DjokovicPhoto: Martin KEEP / AFP / Profimedia

Novak Djokovic, decisive victory against Andriy Rublev

When he’s on Rod Laver Arena, Nole truly transforms whether he’s injured, after a less-than-stellar stint, or at full strength.

He feels at home in Melbourne, and his nine titles at the Australian Open speak for themselves about Joker’s superiority.

This is what happened in the quarter with Rublev. The Russian fought, tried to change tactics on the go, got angry, but the result was always the same.

Nole (35) ran from side to side with disarming ease, arguing with a bandage on his left thigh, many times served too high for his opponent’s standards, and a high ball left him unresponsive to Rublev. time in many situations.

In fact, we were witnesses of a monologue, which was rarely interrupted by some boundary shots of Andrii. The match at Rod Laver Arena lasted two hours and 3 minutes.

Statistics of the match Novak Djokovic – Andriy Rublev

Ace: 14-6

Double faults: 5-3

Points won on first serve: 80%-61%

Points won on second serve: 50%-32%

The fastest service: 204 km/h – 209 km/h

Winning shots: 32-26

Unforced errors: 21-29

Break points won: 36% (5/14) – 0/5 (0%)

Points won near the net: 11/15 (73%) – 6/9 (67%)

Total points: 105 – 75

Australian Open 2023 Men’s Semi-Finals

Karen Khachanov (18) – Stefanos Tsitsipas (3)

Tommy Paul (35 ATP) – Novak Djokovic (5)

*Men’s singles semi-finals will be held on Friday, January 27.