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Novak Djokovic kicks off 2023 with a win in Adelaide

The Frenchmen Lestienne who is ranked 65th lost the match after he was outplayed in 44% of the points in the 75 minutes the set continued. Djokovic is all set to take on Quentin Halys to complete his title defence.

Hero’s welcome for Novak Djokovic in Adelaide

Djokovic fans chanted “Novak Novak” when he walked onto the court. Previously, Novak, after a controversy relating to his vaccination status and his anti-vax statements, was held over by the Australian Border Force.

Modern times

Cricket could be seen to have reconciled itself to the purported correctitude of the widespread, long-held belief that it was only those who lacked pace in their bowling who screamed their heads off when they found themselves at the receiving end.