Djokovic dismisses Dimitrov to reach Australian Open fourth round | Tennis News – Times of India
MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic continued his charge towards a 10th Australian Open title with a superb 7-6(7) 6-3 6-4 victory over Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov to reach the fourth round on Saturday but fears about the durability of his injured left hamstring only grew.The Serbian, who is eyeing a 22nd major to match Rafa Nadal, looked uncertain in his movement in a roller-coaster opening set where he began with a break, squandered three set points at 5-3 and dropped serve late on before edging a thrilling tiebreak.Novak Djokovic is into the fourth round of the Australian Open for a 15th time!@DjokerNole • #AusOpen • #AO2023 https://t.co/uW86T08L2U— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) 1674300237000A heavily-strapped but more aggressive Djokovic emerged from a medical timeout and built pressure with his r...