Novak Djokovic makes his Australian Open return after a years absence, dealing with off in opposition to Roberto Carballes Baena within the day two night time session on Rod Laver Area. The Serbian is looking for to even the slam rely again up at 22 forward of a possible blockbuster French Open within the spring. He’s at present at 21 consecutive wins in Melbourne having gained the title in 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Carballes Baena has discovered himself a stable spot within the prime 100, virtually solely right down to being a stable clay courtroom participant and selecting up sufficient factors on the floor. He hardly ever performs on the floor until mandatory however did decide up a shocking win over Matteo Berrettini late final 12 months in addition to successful his first spherical match in Pune this 12 months in opposition to Bernabe Zapata Miralles.
Djokovic is the undoubted favorite right here and it’s onerous to see who can hassle him, aside from himself and his physique. He celebrated his return to Australia by taking the Adelaide title, following up an enormous win in opposition to Daniil Medvedev by grinding out the ultimate in opposition to Sebastian Korda. Damage woes have adopted him since then although with some drama over the previous day following a delayed coaching session.
There shouldn’t be something about Carballes Baena that ought to hassle the most effective onerous courtroom participant on tour. It must be the proper tuneup for Djokovic, who can ease into the occasion quite than be examined from the beginning particularly with the ankle worries plaguing him following Adelaide.
Prediction – Novak Djokovic in straight units
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