Novak Djokovic is very tense at the start of 2025. After claiming that he had been poisoned with mercury in 2022 before his expulsion from Australia, it was on the court that the Serb broke down this Monday. The former world number one let his anger burst at the end of his match against Nishesh Basavareddy.
The Australian Open has started and we haven’t gone far from the first very big surprise of the year! Opposite to Nishesh BasavareddyNovak Djokovic conceded the first set, undoubtedly surprised by the level of play of his 19-year-old opponent. The Serb took a while to get going and that created a lot of frustration. As usual, he couldn’t keep it to himself.
Djokovic breaks down at the end of the match
Novak Djokovic needed to externalize after deliverance. Once the match point was won, the Serb let out a loud scream while looking at his box in which his new coach was located. Andy Murray, with whom he exchanged a lot during the meeting. He then found his smile again to go and greet Nishesh Basavareddy.
“These meetings are always delicate”
«He was a better player for a set and a half. He deserved all the applause he received when he left the court. To be honest, I had never seen him play until 3 or 4 days ago. I didn’t know much about him. These encounters are always tricky when you’re playing against someone who has nothing to lose. This is the first match he has played in a Grand Slam tournament. He pleasantly surprised me with all his punches and his fighting spirit towards the end. I wish him the best for the rest of his career. “, declared Novak Djokovic at the end of the meeting. In the second round, the former world number 1 will face Jaime Fariafaller of Pavel Kotov.
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