The 2.11 metre (six feet 11 inches) Opelka served magnificently and returned just as well to stun the 24-time Grand Slam winner 7-6 (8/6), 6-3. Djokovic had gone into the tournament insisting that at ...
Novak Djokovic made a winning start to his 2025 season on New Year’s Eve in Brisbane, cruising past Australia’s Rinky Hijikata in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3, in the first round of the ATP 250 event.