
Australian Open: Djokovic propels over Popyrin to enter third round (Image Source: IANS)
Rod Laver Arena: In a roller coaster of a match, Novak Djokovic, a 10-time champion on Wednesday showcased his resilience, holding off home favourite, Alexei Popyrin with a 6-3, 4-6, 7-6(4), 6-3 victory in the second round of Australian Open 2924, here at the the Rod Laver Arena.
The 36-year-old Serbian maestro, grappling with a wrist issue, found himself in peril mid-match, teetering on the edge at 4-5 in the third set.
However, in a testament to his championship mentality, Djokovic conjured magic, saving four set points from 0/40 and seizing control of the match. As he navigated through the challenges, Djokovic extended his remarkable Australian Open winning streak to an impressive 30 matches.