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Australian Open: Novak Djokovic with a relaxed gallop

As expected, Novak Djokovic did not have any problems in his opening match at the Australian Open 2021. The defending champion defeated Jeremy Chardy in three sets.

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As expected, Novak Djokovic didn't break a sweat
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As expected, Novak Djokovic didn't break a sweat

So it has become something green again. In a jersey of this color, Novak Djokovic won his eighth title at the Australian Open last year, and the ninth should also be won in this color. Jeremy Chardy will have taken note of this, the French never had a chance at 3: 6, 1: 6 and 2: 6. In round two, Djokovic will meet the American Frances Tiafoe, who also won against Stefano Travaglia in three sets.

For the biggest favorites in the upper half of the tableau, there was little reason to complain on the first day. Alexander Zverev gave up the first set against Marcos Giron, had to stretch in the second - but ultimately drove the victory home safely. Just like Dominic Thiem , who kept Mikhail Kukushkin in check in three rounds. Diego Schwartzman finally won against Elias Ymer in four sets.

Here is the individual tableau for the men

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