Australian Open: Novak Djokovic outlasts Dino Prizmic

The Australian Open is one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments in the world, attracting top players from across the globe. In a recent match, Novak Djokovic showcased his exceptional skills and determination as he outlasted Dino Prizmic in an exhilarating showdown.

Djokovic, known for his incredible agility and mental strength, faced a formidable opponent in Prizmic. The match was highly anticipated as both players had displayed remarkable performances throughout the tournament. However, it was Djokovic's unwavering focus and strategic gameplay that ultimately led to his victory.

Djokovic, 36, outlasted 178th-ranked, 18-year-old Croat Dino Prizmic 6-2, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-4 to begin his bid for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam singles title.

“Obviously, I struggled in many, many different moments tonight, but it was credit to him due to his incredible gameplan,” said Djokovic, who had 40 winners to 49 unforced errors. “He just had an answer for everything. He was very physical.”

Djokovic earned his 29th consecutive Australian Open match victory, but he dropped a set in the first round for just the second time in the last 17 years.

Djokovic made his Grand Slam debut at Melbourne Park in 2005 and has developed a record at the Australian Open that no man can match, with 10 titles here among his unprecedented career haul.

The first set played out just about as expected. From there, it became quite a ride.

Prizmic took the second set off Djokovic and went up a break in the third, stunning a capacity crowd, before the world's No. 1-ranked player broke back and took the set.

Prizmic looked like putting the pressure straight back on Djokovic as he moved 30-0 ahead in the next game, but the world No. 1 won four points in a row to move 5-3 ahead.

With a chance to serve out the set, Djokovic recovered from 0-30 down to clinch it, with the shouts and fist pumps as he walked back to his chair illustrating what a battle it had been.

Djokovic did not relent from there, racing into a 4-0 lead to take control of the fourth set.

Although Prizmic got one break back, and saved four match points to get to 5-4, Djokovic eventually closed out a hard-fought victory.

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Sarah H

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