Djokovic vs Paul: By defeating Tommy Paul in straight sets on Friday night, Novak Djokovic maintained his flawless track in the Australian Open Semi-Finals and advanced to Melbourne Park’s record-extending 10th Men’s Championship Finale game. On a hot Rod Laver Arena night, Djokovic overturned an early setback to defeat the American, who was playing in his first Grand Slam Semi-Final, 7-5/ 6-1/ 6-2.
Djokovic’s solid wins against Alex de Minaur and Andrey Rublev gave him a boost going into the last 4. Additionally, by the condition of his left hamstring. But because it was connected to the ailment he sustained at the Adelaide International in early January, he wasn’t ready to overdo the celebration. But he claimed that it felt improved in comparison to the initial week of the Australian Open 2023.
Tommy Paul was Completely Shattered by Djokovic’s Brilliance
Djokovic vs Paul: When the Serb first had 2 break opportunities, 2 outstanding 1st serves from Djokovic enabled the Serb to hold. Paul suffered because it looked unthinkable to turn things around when he lagged 5-1 and was 1 point from dropping the opening set.
Djokovic could have become uneasy after a conversation about the interval between points with Match referee Damien Dumusois. He was shattered. Even more amazing, Paul held Djokovic in a 30-shot rally before returning to serve.
Djokovic vs Paul: Novak Djokovic’s Tenacious Defense
Djokovic vs Paul: Whether it was blocking Djokovic’s drop shots or exchanging points on the baseline, the quick 25-year-old unexpectedly knew the solutions. In his 1st Grand Slam Semi-final, Paul performed admirably, getting more assured in long baseline confrontations with Djokovic.
And making the 4th seed save 3 break points at 2-0 in the 2nd set during Djokovic vs Paul contest. However, Paul found it difficult to consistently penetrate the Serbian’s tenacious defense. As Djokovic had 31 wins overall to Paul’s 18.
Djokovic vs Paul: Djokovic prevailed despite his Hamstring injury
Djokovic vs Paul: At 5-5, Djokovic‘s serve significantly recovered for a hold. And in the following game, when Paul was serving and the score was 30–15, his aggressive lob started a comeback. Paul surrendered the hour-long set on a wide forehand, which was a sickener.
Early on, Djokovic, who frequently wiped the perspiration from his lower arm, gained breathing room. Although the 2nd set scoreline may have been a little deceptive.
Djokovic vs Paul: Novak Djokovic to face Tsitsipas in the Final
Djokovic vs Paul: At the Australian Open, Djokovic not only advanced to the Semi-finals but also did so in straight sets. Now there have been 4 in a row. At 2-0, the No. 35 in the world put Djokovic under pressure by creating 3 break opportunities that went untouched at the Rod Laver Arena.
Djokovic then won 11 of 13 games in a row to break up the set. The entire victory took 2 hours and 22 minutes. Djokovic has a strong 10-2 record versus Tsitsipas, winning the past 9 matches and all 4 in 2022 while giving up only 1 set.
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