Djokovic made it to the Grand Slam Down Under after last year’s deportation and his competitive comeback to Australia drew huge reactions from fans as soon as he set foot on the court.
His return was marked by a convincing victory against Roberto Carballes Baena in straight sets, further cementing his status as the favorite for the title. Meanwhile, Murray secured a hard-fought win against Matteo Berrettini in what was a thrilling five-setter to secure a place for himself in the second round.
Becker took to social media to express his delight at witnessing the World No. 5 hit the court at the Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday.
Soon after the match between Murray and Berrettini, the former World No. 1 went on to convey his “respect” for the veteran player for his remarkable win.
Both Djokovic and Murray will be in action for their respective second-round fixtures on Thursday.
Novak Djokovic gratified by the “welcoming reception” he received from fans at 2023 Australian Open
Novak Djokovic himself was pleased to witness the heartwarming reception he received from fans the moment he set foot on the court at Melbourne Park on Tuesday.
During his on-court interview after the win against Baena, the nine-time Australian Open champion expressed his gratitude to all the fans who cheered for him throughout the match.
The 35-year-old admitted that his first-round win gifted him the perfect start to his return campaign.
He also expressed satisfaction with his overall game while crediting his opponent for putting up a good fight.
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