Novak Djokovic feels like he has enjoyed the ideal preparation for the Australian Open after downing a series of high-calibre opponents on the way to winning the Adelaide International 1.
In his first tournament in Australia since being deported from the country last January, Djokovic beat American Sebastian Korda in an epic three-set thriller on Sunday’s final.
Djokovic produced a nerveless overhead smash while moving backwards to save a Championship point during the second set, and he was cool as ice too late in the match to seal the contest 6-7 (8-10) 7-6 (7-3) 6-4 in three hours eight minutes.
The 21-time grand slam champion will spend this week practising – and possibly playing a friendly match against Australian Nick Kyrgios – before attempting to win a 10th Australian Open crown….