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Alex de Minaur vs Novak Djokovic Tips - Djokovic to survive test at the Australian Open

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 22 Jan 2023

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Ralph Staniforth 22 Jan 2023

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Alex de Minaur vs Novak Djokovic preview, predictions & tips
The Australian Open fourth round match is being played on Monday
Djokovic has won his last 24 matches at the Australian Open
Can Aussie De Minaur pull off an upset in Melbourne?

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Novak Djokovic can surive a test against home hope Alex de Minaur (Getty Images)

Alex de Minaur vs Novak Djokovic Preview

Novak Djokovic will come up against a partisan crowd against Alex de Minaur. The Melbourne fans can inspired De Minaur to take a set, but ultimately I think Djokovic will survive a tricky fourth round test.

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Alex de Minaur Stats
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Alex de Minaur vs Novak Djokovic FAQ

Alex de Minaur has won his last 4 matches.
Novak Djokovic has won 27 of his last 28 matches.
Novak Djokovic has won his last 24 matches at the Australian Open.

Head to Head

This is the first meeting between the pair.

Alex de Minaur Stats

Nationality: Australia

Age: 23 (17 February 1999)

Height: 6'0" (183cm)

Plays: Right-Handed

World Ranking: 24

Career High: 15 (June 2021)

Career Singles Titles: 6

2023 Singles Titles: 0

Career Grand Slam Singles Titles: 0

Australian Open Best Result: First Round (2017, 2021)

Alex de Minaur Form

De Minaur boasts a 4-1 winning record in 2023, including victory over Rafael Nadal in the United Cup in the build up to the Australian Open.

In Melbourne, De Minaur recorded a 6-2 6-2 6-3 victory over Yu Hsiou Hsu in the first round and then defeated Adrian Mannarino 7-6 4-6 6-4 6-1.

The Australian was near perfect in the third round, beating Benjamin Bonzi 7-6 6-2 6-1 and winning 80% of first service points.

Novak Djokovic Stats

Nationality: Serbia

Age: 35 (22 May 1987)

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Plays: Right-Handed

World Ranking: 5

Career High: 1 (July 2011)

Career Singles Titles: 92

2023 Singles Titles: 1

Career Grand Slam Singles Titles: 21 (9 Australian Open, 2 French Open, 7 Wimbledon, 3 US Open)

Australian Open Best Result: Winner (2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021)

Novak Djokovic Form

Novak Djokovic finished 2022 in style, winning all five matches at the ATP Tour Finals including a 7-5 6-3 victory over Casper Ruud in the final.

The Serbian started the year by winning the Adelaide International, defeating Daniil Medvedev 6-3 6-4 in the semi-finals before outlasting Sebastian Korda 6-7 7-6 6-4 in the final.

Djokovic beat Roberto Carballes Baena 6-3 6-4 6-0 in the Australian Open first round. He then dispatched Enzo Couacaud 6-1 6-7 6-2 6-0, winning 57% of his 2nd serves and saving 1/1 break point.

In the third round, Djokovic was once again too good for Grigor Dimitrov as he brushed aside the 7-6 6-3 6-4 in a routine win.

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Verdict

Alex De Minaur v Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic continues to nurse a hamstring problem in Melbourne and will face a test against Alex de Minaur, who will have the home crowd behind him. The Aussie can take a set but Djokovic is backed to progress.

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