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Defending champion of the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic survived a second-round scare before dispatching Alexei Popyrin.
Djokovic recovered from a sluggish start to win 6-3 4-6 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 on Rod Laver Arena.
Chasing a record-extending 11th men’s title in Melbourne, Djokovic struggled against the Australian Popyrin who put up a spirited performance.
Cheered by a partisan home crowd, Popyrin tested Djokovic for three hours and 11 minutes before the world number one secured victory.
“I don’t think I played at the highest level,”
Djokovic said.”I didn’t do anything special – he was a better player for a set and a half. Things changed around and the momentum shifted in the tie-break.”
Djokovic’s next opponent is Argentine Tomas Martin Etcheverry.
The Argentine dispatched Andy Murray in straight sets on Monday, and won 6-4 6-4 6-4 against Gael Monfils.
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