Australian Open Latest: Djokovic hits century of games in Melbourne as he eyes up a record 25th Grand Slam title
There’s no waiting around for the tennis majors to kickstart, as January lays host to the first Slam of the year, also known as the ‘Happy Slam’ in the form of the Australian Open.
We take a look at the action so far and some interesting facts from this year’s tournament.
We take a look at the action so far and some interesting facts from this year’s tournament.
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00:00 Novak Djokovic celebrated his 100th match at the Australian Open with a dominant victory
00:07 over Thomas Echeveri to keep his hopes alive for a record-extending 11th men's singles
00:12 title in Melbourne.
00:13 Djokovic has won 92 of his 100 matches down under and is now the first man to play 100
00:19 matches at all four Grand Slams.
00:22 It keeps the Serb on course for a 25th Grand Slam title, which would take him clear of
00:26 the all-time record held by Margaret Court.
00:31 The Australian Open always proves a magnificent tourist hotspot. A record 812,000 fans watched
00:37 the event in 2020, with this year on course to trump that record.
00:41 There will however be less noise made by Brits in attendance, as Cameron Norrie, the last
00:45 remaining Briton, fell short of the last eight with defeat against Alexander Verev.
00:50 With top steed still challenging as it approaches the final stages, will Djokovic make more
00:55 history, or can someone beat him to it?
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