Novak Djokovic will make his return to motion on Australian soil in Adelaide.
Draw has been made for the Adelaide Worldwide 1, considered one of three occasions that might be performed in Week 1 of the 2023 season.
Within the singles competitors, the top-seeded Serb will open his marketing campaign in opposition to Fixed Lestienne (FRA, ATP #65).
Nole’s attainable rivals within the later phases of the event are:
Second spherical: Quentin Halys (FRA), Jordan Thompson (AUS)Quarter-finals: Denis Shapovalov (CAN, 7)Semi-finals: Daniil Medvedev (RUS, 3), Karen Khachanov (RUS, 8)Finals: Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN, 2), Andrey Rublev (RUS, 4), Holger Rune (DEN, 5)
“The sector is tremendous sturdy. You’ve gotten Medvedev, Felix, Rublev. You’ve gotten actually, actually high guys,” Djokovic stated. “Additionally within the opening rounds, you may play Thanasi Kokkinakis, who’s the title defender, proper? That could possibly be enjoyable truly. Enjoying Thanasi in entrance of his residence followers could possibly be enjoyable. I do know what I must do so as to be one of many contenders for the title right here and in Melbourne. The nice recollections and good historical past that I’ve on Australian soil offers me numerous optimistic feelings and perception that I can do it once more, that I can go far.”
“The aim is to peak in Melbourne. That’s the place I need to play my greatest. I assume at this stage of my profession, with all of the achievements, each massive event win is a risk to make extra historical past. After all, that’s very humbling for me. It’s additionally a giant problem, however it’s an enormous motivation,” Djokovic added. “I don’t lack inspiration and motivation to play my greatest”.
Sixteen years in the past, in 2007, Novak lifted his third profession ATP trophy in Adelaide, when he beat Australian Chris Guccione 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-4 within the ultimate.
Novak has additionally signed up for the doubles competitors. He’ll group up with Vasek Pospisil of Canada. They’ll play Miomir Kecmanovic and Nikola Cacic within the first spherical.
You’ll be able to obtain Nole 2023 January desktop calendar right here.