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Novak Djokovic Survives Epic 4-Hour Battle in Australian Open Opener

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Novak Djokovic faced a tough challenge in the Australian Open first round, battling for over 4 hours to secure a victory. Read more about this intense match!

Novak Djokovic kicked off his Australian Open title defense with a nail-biting first-round clash against 18-year-old Croatian qualifier Dino Prižmić. The 36-year-old Serbian tennis star fought hard in a grueling match that lasted four hours, eventually emerging victorious with a 6-2, 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4 scoreline. Despite Prižmić's commendable performance, Djokovic's experience and skill prevailed, showcasing why he is a 24-time major winner. The Serbian's resilience and determination shone through as he navigated a challenging start to his bid for an 11th Australian Open title.

In a surprising turn of events, Novak Djokovic, the defending champion, faced unexpected resistance from the young Croatian qualifier. The match highlighted Djokovic's ability to adapt under pressure, ultimately securing his spot in the next round. Djokovic's triumph in this thrilling four-hour battle sets the stage for an exciting tournament, with fans eager to see if he can clinch another victory at this prestigious event.

On a day that saw other notable players like Coco Gauff and Andy Murray take the court, Djokovic's performance stood out, capturing the attention of tennis enthusiasts worldwide. As the Australian Open unfolds, all eyes will be on Djokovic as he continues his quest for tennis greatness on the Melbourne courts.

In the midst of Djokovic's stellar performance, it's clear that the Australian Open is shaping up to be a tournament full of surprises and fierce competition. With Djokovic firmly in the spotlight, fans are in for a thrilling ride as they witness the world's best athletes battle it out on the court.

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Australian Open: Novak Djokovic wins longest Grand Slam first ... (NBC Sports)

Novak Djokovic passed his toughest Australian Open first round test since the first of his record 10 men's singles titles at the event.

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Novak Djokovic Survives 1st-Round Battle As Bid For 11th ... (Forbes)

The 36-year-old Serb survived a tougher than expected challenge from 18-year-0ld Croatian qualifier Dino Prižmić, 6-2, 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4, in an even 4 hours.

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Novak Djokovic outlasts Dino Prizmic at Australian Open - ESPN (ESPN)

Novak Djokovic survived a surprising first-round test at the Australian Open from 18-year-old qualifier Dino Prizmic.

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Novak Djokovic starts 2024 Australian Open title defence with ... (Eurosport.com)

Novak Djokovic was given a firm test as he started his bid for an 11th Australian Open title with a battling four-set win over 18-year-old Dino Prizmic.

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Defending champ Novak Djokovic fends off Dino Prizmic to advance ... (USA TODAY)

Dino Prizmic, an 18-year-old qualifier, unsettled Novak Djokovic before the 24-time major winner won on opening Sunday at the Australian Open.

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Australian Open 2024 Day 2 schedule, how to watch on TV, live ... (Eurosport.com ASIA)

The order of play for day two of the 2024 Australian Open features Coco Gauff, Andy Murray, Daniil Medvedev, Naomi Osaka, Stefanos Tsitsipas, ...

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Djokovic triumphs in four-hour battle against Dino Prizmic at ... (The Guardian)

Directly behind him stood Novak Djokovic. Behind both of them sat a series of boards that list each of the former Australian Open champions and the years that ...

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Expert picks: Who will win the 2024 Australian Open titles? - ESPN (ESPN)

Novak Djokovic has a chance at (more) history, while Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka look poised to battle it out. But who could surprise?

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Sinner stays focused after winning start at Australian Open (Reuters)

Fourth seed Jannik Sinner shook off the rust to make a winning start in his bid for a first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open as the Italian defeated ...

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Australian Open 2024 results: Novak Djokovic beats qualifier Dino ... (BBC News)

Defending Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic wins his longest first-round Grand Slam match after being tested by teen qualifier Dino Prizmic.

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Wozniacki through to Australian Open second round as Linette retires (Reuters)

Former champion Caroline Wozniacki advanced to the second round of the Australian Open after four years away as last year's semi-finalist Magda Linette ...

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Australian Open 2024 heat rules: What is the Extreme Heat Policy ... (Eurosport.com)

A statement from the Australian Open said: "The AO Heat Stress Scale has reached 5 and play will be suspended on the outside courts. "This means play continues ...

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Australian Open 2024 TV Schedule: Day-by-day Listings for Entire ... (Bleacher Report)

In the 2024 Australian Open's men's draw, Novak Djokovic is seeking a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam, which would move him one past Margaret Court (24 ...

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Australian Open day one (Reuters)

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2024 Australian Open Day 1 live updates, players and more - ESPN (ESPN)

The 2024 Australian Open tournament is underway and we're just two weeks away from crowning a men's and women's champion. Follow live as we bring you the ...

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Defending Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic fends off first ... (Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel)

MELBOURNE, Australia — Until he took on defending champion Novak Djokovic at Rod Laver Arena on opening Sunday in Australia, Dino Prizmic had never played a ...

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Australian Open debutant Jakub Mensik hungry for more | ATP Tour ... (ATP Tour)

Jakub Mensik reached the third round at the US Open last year aged 17. Now he is hungry to repeat that success at the Australian Open, where he plays Denis ...

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Coco Gauff starts Australian Open with sweep; Wimbledon champ ... (NBC Sports)

In her first Grand Slam match since becoming a Grand Slam champion, Coco Gauff advanced to the Australian Open second round in dominant fashion — 6-3, ...

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Tsitsipas y ¿el punto más curioso del Australian Open? - ESPN (ESPN Deportes)

El partido entre Stefanos Tsitsipas (N°7 del ranking mundial ATP) y Zizou Bergs (N°129) por la primera ronda del Abierto de Australia en la Rod Laver Arena ...

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Novak Djokovic survives scare against 18-year-old opponent to win ... (CNN)

It looked on paper to be an easy start to Novak Djokovic's Australian Open campaign, but the 24-time grand slam champion was given a scare by Croatian ...

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Gauff powers through at Australian Open ahead of Osaka comeback (FRANCE 24)

US Open champion Coco Gauff swept into the Australian Open second round on Monday but Wimbledon winner Marketa Vondrousova was sent packing as Naomi Osaka ...

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Coco Gauff seals Anna Karolina Schmiedlova win at Australian ... (Eurosport.com)

Coco Gauff began her Australian Open campaign with a 6-3 6-0 win against Anna Karolina Schmiedlova.

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Coco Gauff advances to the Australian Open's 2nd round in bid for ... (The Associated Press)

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Coco Gauff began her quest for back-to-back Grand Slam singles titles with a 6-3, 6-0 victory over Anna Karolina Schmiedlova at ...

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Coco Gauff Advances to the Australian Open's 2nd Round in Bid for ... (U.S. News & World Report)

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Coco Gauff began her quest for back-to-back Grand Slam singles titles with a 6-3, 6-0 victory over Anna Karolina Schmiedlova at ...

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Seventh seed Vondrousova sent packing by Yastremska at ... (Reuters)

Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova crashed to a stunning defeat in the opening round of the Australian Open on Monday as Ukrainian qualifier Dayana ...

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Coco Gauff Advances to Second Round at Australian Open (Wheeling Intelligencer)

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Coco Gauff began her quest for back-to-back Grand Slam singles titles with a 6-3, 6-0 victory over Anna Karolina Schmiedlova at ...

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Wimbledon champion Vondrousova sent packing from Australian ... (FRANCE 24)

Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova crashed out of the Australian Open at the first hurdle Monday, succumbing to Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska ...

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Djokovic praises 'amazing' Dino Prizmic after first-round Australian ... (The Guardian)

Novak Djokovic hailed Dino Prizmic as a future star after the Croatian teenager took a set off the world No 1 in their first-round clash at the Australian ...

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Coco Gauff advances to the Australian Open's 2nd round in bid for ... (KXAN.com)

Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova was beaten 6-1, 6-2 by Dayana Yastremska. Seventh-seeded Vondrousova missed the Adelaide tune-up event with a hip injury ...

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2024 Australian Open Day 2 live updates, players and more - ESPN (ESPN)

First-round Australian Open action continues, with some big names set to hit centre court, including the most recent women's US Open Grand Slam champion, ...

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Nostalgic Osaka seeks third Australian Open crown (Reuters)

Memories of her two previous titles at the Australian Open have made it hard for Naomi Osaka not to dream of holding aloft the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup ...

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Novak Djokovic praises Dino Prizmic after Australian Open match ... (ATP Tour)

Novak Djokovic had more than four hours to familiarise himself with the game of Dino Prizmic on Sunday at the Australian Open. The World No.

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