Novak Djokovic will face a well-known nemesis in his Rod Laver Enviornment return.
9-time Australian Open champion Djokovic will play Australian Open doubles champion Nick Kyrgios in a Friday evening charity exhibition match on Rod Laver Enviornment.
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The exhibition, invoice as The Enviornment Showdown, is ready for six:30 p.m. on Friday and is a rematch of the Wimbledon closing, which Djokovic received in 4 units.
Tickets price $20 and can go on sale on Tuesday at midday native time. All proceeds are set to learn charity.
Djokovic, who rides a 21-match Australian Open profitable streak into his return, stated he is pumped to play on Rod Laver Enviornment once more.
“I like enjoying in Australia. I imply, my outcomes are a testomony to that,” Djokovic stated after capturing the Adelaide title. “I would not have the ability to play so effectively in a spot the place I do not really feel effectively. I stay up for Melbourne.
“Rod Laver might be my most — not most likely, it actually is my most profitable court docket in my profession. I like enjoying there. I stay up for it. I’ve per week off for restoration now and dealing on particular issues when it comes to my sport, my physique, getting my thoughts in the suitable state for the best-of-five and two lengthy weeks hopefully.”
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