Novak Djokovic got off to a quick start in the Australian Open final against Carlos Alcaraz.
The Serb, in pursuit of a record-extending 25th major crown, hardly put a foot wrong in the opener on Rod Laver Arena.
Djokovic enjoyed strong service games as Alcaraz struggled on return, and took the first set 6-2 to lead the Spaniard.
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After watching him draw first blood in the match, former Australian tennis player Rennae Stubbs was stunned.
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In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Stubbs said: “As I pointed out the other day. This is the most aggressive @DjokerNole I’ve ever seen.
“Has he played amazing for 15 years yes. Has he played peak years ago yes. But I have never seen him this aggressive ever.
“Jim Courier said the same thing to me, too. This is our opinion!”
Djokovic has enjoyed an impressive campaign in Melbourne, though he did have some luck along the way.
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Djokovic made quick work of his first three matches at the Australian Open, emerging victorious in each of them in straight sets.
He beat Pedro Martinez, Francesco Maestrelli and Botic van de Zandschulp comfortably to book his place in the fourth round.
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The 38-year-old was set to play Jakub Mensik in round four, but the Czech star withdrew due to injury.
In the quarterfinals, Djokovic was close to going out after conceding two sets against Lorenzo Musetti, however the Italian was forced to retire with an injury.
Then, Djokovic earned one of the biggest wins of his career by dethroning Jannik Sinner.
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