Australian Open 2023: Djokovic 6-3 1-1 Carballes Baena*ĭjokovic was shaking his head as Carballes Baena held his opening service game, and does so again as the Spaniard shows outstanding defence on the baseline, before pinging a return into Djokovic’s body. Wow - what a stunning angle from Djokovic! Carballes Baena got him back to deuce but as the rally got up to 13 shots, Djokovic whips one from the centre of the court onto the lines, sending Carballes Baena sliding. Australian Open 2023: Djokovic 6-3 2-2 Carballes Baena* There have yet to be any break point opportunities in the second set. There are further cries of “Nole, Nole” as Djokovic holds to keep this on serve in the second set, but Carballes Baena has made this tight. Australian Open 2023: Djokovic 6-3 3-3 Carballes Baena* The Spaniard nets and Djokovic is cruising. He gets a little bit of luck with a sliced dropshot that tickles the netcord, and it brings up the first break point of the set.ĭjokovic again stays patient and wears Carballes Baena down at the baseline. The 29-year-old, who has never risen above 70th in the rankings, has done himself proud today with his effort.īut one break was enough in the first set, will it be enough in the second? Australian Open 2023: *Djokovic 6-3 4-3 Carballes Baenaĭjokovic now begins to ramp up the pressure on the Carballes Baena serve, jumping on the returns. Australian Open 2023: *Djokovic 6-3 5-4 Carballes BaenaĬarballes Baena asks the question with the hold. That might break the Carballes Baena fight. Djokovic wins his second game in a row to love, and with it takes the second set. Australian Open 2023: Djokovic 6-3 6-4 Carballes Baena - Djokovic wins the second set After setting up three break points at 0-40, he closes the net and puts away the backhand volley. Australian Open 2023: *Djokovic 6-3 6-4 1-0 Carballes Baena - Djokovic breaksĭjokovic senses his chance and goes in for the kill.
Three aces in a row from Djokovic? Carballes Baena stops the fourth, but Djokovic takes another game with his 12th point in a row. Australian Open 2023: Djokovic 6-3 6-4 2-0 Carballes Baena* The run stops at 15, but Djokovic gets the double break with a stunning dop volley at the net. Djokovic is blasting the poor Carballes Baena off the court. Australian Open 2023: *Djokovic 6-3 6-4 3-0 Carballes Baena - Djokovic breaks Australian Open 2023: *Djokovic 6-3 6-4 4-0 Carballes Baenaĭjokovic gets to 40-0, taking his hot streak to 19 of the previous 20 points. He takes it with an outstanding forehand winner off the Carballes Baena serve - dipping into the corner.
Australian Open 2023: *Djokovic 6-3 6-4 5-0 Carballes Baenaĭjokovic continues his relentless charge, setting up two break points. This was a champion’s performance, as Djokovic firmly puts the misery behind him with a statement win. This is why Djokovic is the clear favourite to win his 10th title here. Australian Open 2023: Djokovic 6-3 6-4 6-0 Carballes Baena - Game, set and match! I’m very happy that I’m back in Australia and back to the place where I had the biggest success in my career, this court is the most special court in my career and I couldn’t have asked for a better start to the tournament.” Australian Open 2023: Djokovic 6-3 6-4 6-0 Carballes Baena - Game, set and match!Ĭarballes Baena battled well over the first and second sets but Djokovic was totally dominant.ĭjokovic won 24 of 28 points in the third set. Thank you for staying so late everybody (it’s almost 1am local time) and for giving me a reception I could only dream of. Here’s Djokovic: “Unbelievable atmosphere. Novak Djokovic makes winning start to Australian Open title bidĭjokovic receives warm welcome on return to Rod Laver ArenaĪndy Murray wins epic match against Matteo Berrettini 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 6-7 (7), 7-6 (6)Īfter earlier heat, play on ground courts suspended due to rain in MelbourneĪustralian Open 2023: Djokovic 6-3 6-4 6-0 Carballes Baena - Game, set and match! Australian Open LIVE: Latest scores and updates The Italian 13th seed created a match point in the 10th game of the deciding set but dumped a simple backhand into the net with the court wide open and Murray held on to force a deciding tie-break.Ī gruelling first point won by the Scot set the tone and Murray, who moved superbly, was able to celebrate a stunning 6-3 6-3 4-6 6-7 (7) 7-6 (6) victory after four hours and 49 minutes.įollow live updates and the latest scores from the Australian Open in our live blog below.
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