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Novak Djokovic's Rollercoaster Start at the Australian Open 2024

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Novak Djokovic faced a tough challenge against 18-year-old Dino Prizmic in his quest for an 11th Australian Open title. Find out how the Serbian tennis star survived a scare and praised his young opponent in an epic showdown!

Novak Djokovic kicked off the 2024 Australian Open with a bang, facing a formidable test against 18-year-old Dino Prizmic in his pursuit of an 11th title. The defending champion showcased his resilience in a gripping four-set battle, ultimately securing a hard-fought victory over the young Croatian qualifier. Despite the initial scare, Djokovic's experience and skill shone through as he navigated through the challenging match, setting the stage for an exciting tournament ahead.

Amidst the intense competition, Novak Djokovic took a moment to acknowledge the talent and potential of his opponent, praising Dino Prizmic for his performance on the court. The Serbian tennis maestro's sportsmanship and respect for his young challenger highlighted the camaraderie and competitive spirit of the game. As Djokovic advances further in the tournament, his fans eagerly anticipate more thrilling matches and impressive displays of skill on the prestigious Australian Open stage.

In a surprising turn of events, Djokovic's match against Dino Prizmic marked his longest first-round Grand Slam encounter, a testament to the young qualifier's tenacity and determination to challenge the tennis legend. As the Australian Open unfolds, all eyes remain on Novak Djokovic as he navigates the tournament with his signature finesse and unwavering focus, aiming to solidify his status as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.

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Novak Djokovic starts 2024 Australian Open title defence with ... (Eurosport.com)

Novak Djokovic was given a firm test as he started his bid for an 11th Australian Open title with a battling four-set win over 18-year-old Dino Prizmic.

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Australian Open LIVE: Novak Djokovic begins title defence on ... (Yahoo Sports)

The Australian Open gets underway on a Sunday for the first time as defending champions Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka begin their campaigns.

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Australian Open 2024 results: Novak Djokovic beats qualifier Dino ... (BBC News)

Defending Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic wins his longest first-round Grand Slam match after being tested by teen qualifier Dino Prizmic.

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Novak Djokovic survives scare against 18-year-old opponent to win ... (CNN)

It looked on paper to be an easy start to Novak Djokovic's Australian Open campaign, but the 24-time grand slam champion was given a scare by Croatian ...

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Novak Djokovic Survives 1st-Round Battle As Bid For 11th ... (Forbes)

The 36-year-old Serb survived a tougher than expected challenge from 18-year-0ld Croatian qualifier Dino Priลพmiฤ‡, 6-2, 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4, in an even 4 hours.

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Australian Open 2024: Novak Djokovic begins title defence with first ... (WION)

Novak Djokovic was dragged into a dogfight by talented teenager Dino Prizmic and had to dig deep to open his Australian Open title defence with a 6-2 6-7(5) ...

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Australian Open 2024 Day 1 Live: Prizmic stages fightback against ... (Hindustan Times)

Australian Open 2024 Live Updates, Day 1: Novak Djokovic has opened his title bid at Rod Laver Arena. Djokovic won the first set 6-2 against Dino Prizmic.

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Novak Djokovic comes through Dino Prizmic test in Australian Open ... (The Straits Times)

At a shade over four hours, the 6-2, 6-7 (5-7), 6-3, 6-4 victory was Djokovic's longest first-round match at a Grand Slam. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Defending champ Novak Djokovic fends off Dino Prizmic to advance ... (USA TODAY)

Dino Prizmic, an 18-year-old qualifier, unsettled Novak Djokovic before the 24-time major winner won on opening Sunday at the Australian Open.

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How I learnt to love Novak Djokovic, the greatest of all time (The Age)

Novak Djokovic is No.1. The GOAT. Hands down, no questions asked. He owns both head-to-head records against Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. He has all the grand ...

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Novak Djokovic steps out in "24" shoes as he makes winning ... (Tennis Magazine)

As the defending champion overcame an early test on Rod Laver Arena, he had a reminder of his record-breaking victories on his heel.

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Novak Djokovic praises Dino Prizmic after Australian Open match ... (ATP Tour)

Novak Djokovic had more than four hours to familiarise himself with the game of Dino Prizmic on Sunday at the Australian Open. The World No.

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Novak Djokovic survives scare against 18-year-old qualifier in ... (beIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA)

Novak Djokovic was given a scare by Croatian teenager Dino Prizmic in the longest first-round match of his grand slam career.

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Djokovic praises 'amazing' Dino Prizmic after first-round Australian ... (The Guardian)

Novak Djokovic hailed Dino Prizmic as a future star after the Croatian teenager took a set off the world No 1 in their first-round clash at the Australian ...

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