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In the round of 16, the defending tennis champion in Melbourne outclassed the Frenchman Adrian Mannarino 6:0, 6:0, 6:3 and showed an absolutely top performance. “The first two sets were the best I’ve played in a long time”said the 24-time Grand Slam champion.
“I am on a very good path in terms of health and sport”said the 36-year-old, who has been unbeaten in Melbourne since 2018 and was suffering from a cold at the start of the tournament. The Serb doesn’t think about quitting for a second: “As long as I’m number one in the world and at the top of my game, I have no plans to leave tennis. I feel like I’m not finished yet. The fire still burns within me.” The “Djoker” is in a Grand Slam quarter-final for the 58th time, equaling Roger Federer’s (Sui) record. The next opponent is Taylor Fritz (USA).
Coco Gauff (USA/4) also has an absolute high, as she left nothing to be desired in the 6:1, 6:2 win against Magdalena Frech (Pol) – in front of the eyes of 85-year-old tennis legend Rod Laver. “Thanks for coming to my game. It’s a great honor”said Gauff. The high flight of 16-year-old Mirra Andrejewa (Rus) came to an end against Barbora Krejcikova (Cze/9).
Australian Open (Grand Slam, 52.95 million euros, hard court), men, round of 16: Novak Djokovic (Srb/1) – Adrian Mannarino (Fra) 6:0, 6:0, 6:3, Jannik Sinner (Ita/4 ) – Karen Khachanow (Rus/15) 6:4, 7:5, 6:3, Andrei Rublev (Rus/5) – Alex de Minaur (Aus/10) 6:4, 6:7 (5), 6: 7 (4), 6:3, 6:0, Taylor Fritz (USA/12) – Stefanos Tsitsipas (Gre/7) 7:6 (3), 5:7, 6:3, 6:3. Quarterfinals: Djokovic – Fritz, Sinner – Rublew women, round of 16: Aryna Sabalenka (Blr/2) – Amanda Anisimova (USA) 6:3, 6:2, Coco Gauff (USA/4) – Magdalena Frech (Pol) 6:1 , 6:2, Marta Kostjuk (Ukr) – Maria Timofeyeva (Rus/Q) 6:2, 6:1, Barbora Krejcikova (Cze/9) – Mirra Andrejewa (Rus) 4:6, 6:3, 6:2 . Quarterfinals: Kostjuk – Gauff, Sabalenka – Krejcikova
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