Novak Djokovic will face a well-recognized 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 ultimate, which Djokovic gained in 4 units.
Tickets value $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 really like enjoying in Australia. I imply, my outcomes are a testomony to that,” Djokovic stated after capturing the Adelaide title. “I would not be capable to play so nicely in a spot the place I do not really feel nicely. 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 really like enjoying there. I stay up for it. I’ve every week off for restoration now and dealing on particular issues when it comes to my recreation, my physique, getting my thoughts in the fitting state for the best-of-five and two lengthy weeks hopefully.”
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