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Slaloming to Strong Starts
The Straits Times
|January 02, 2025
Djokovic and Sabalenka gear up for Australian Open by easing through singles season openers
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Former world No. 1 Djokovic, who is chasing a record 25th Grand Slam crown later in January in Melbourne, eased to a 6-3, 6-3 victory over wild card Rinky Hijikata.
The 37-year-old broke Hijikata once in the first set and twice in the second for a comfortable 74-minute win.
Djokovic, now ranked seventh in the world, was all business against the young Australian and always looked in control as he set up a last-16 clash against fellow veteran Gael Monfils.
"To start the new season with a win is obviously very important," said the Serb, who is pursuing an unprecedented 11th Australian Open title. "But Hijikata was really good tonight and he made me work for it."
Djokovic's new coach Andy Murray missed his season opener due to a family skiing trip, but is offering advice from the slopes, with his employer hoping the Scot does not get injured.
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