ATP no.12 Alex De Minaur defeated World no.1 Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4 on Wednesday on the United Cup in Perth, to provide the host nation a 1-0 lead of their quarter-final tie towards Serbia on the blended groups occasion.
De Minaur delivered an excellent all-around efficiency to clinch the most important win of his profession in 94 minutes.
Novak was damaged as soon as in every set, struggling his first defeat on Australian soil after six years and 43 consecutive wins.
Ajla Tomljanovic booked Australia’s ticket to the semi-finals in Sydney by beating Natalija Stevanovic 6-1, 6-1 within the WTA singles match subsequent inside RAC Enviornment.
Novak is heading to Melbourne the place he lifted a record-extending tenth Norman Brookes Problem Cup in 2023, following a 6-3, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (5) victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas within the ultimate.
On the 2024 Australian Open, Djokovic is bidding to win his twenty fifth Grand Slam trophy.
The primary Main occasion of the season will happen from January 14 to January 28.
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