MELBOURNE - Serbian Serb, Novak Djokovic, managed to make a comeback comeback well when winning the first round of Australia Open 2018 which took place at the Margaret Court Arena on Tuesday (16/1/2018) afternoon local time. Facing Donald Young from the United States, Djokovic managed to win the game with a score of 6-1, 6-2, and 6-4.
This victory also feels special because it became his first major tournament after a hiatus since mid-2017 due to an elbow injury. Although still have a lot to adapt, but the 30-year-old claimed to have enjoyed his game on the second day of this Australian Open.
"It feels good to be back in the field and compete again. It is been a long time. Obviously you do not know how you will start it. I spent a lot of time on the pitch in the last few weeks and played a lot of practice, "said Djokovic, quoting from the official Australian Open website on Tuesday (16/1/2018).
"In almost all of these practice sessions, I can feel that I hit the ball well. So I hope this will continue and a little transferred in the first round of this Australian Open. But playing a set of exercises and playing an official match at a grand slam is obviously very different, "he added.
"But I use my experience of the current state of affairs. Often in my life, I make it possible to stay focused and start with the right and the right intensity. I'm just trying to embrace whatever emotions come, but at the same time I try to focus as much as I can right now, "he continued.
In the game Djokovic claimed to be able to play his best game in the first set. But in the third set he felt his game was slightly down. He said his physical condition slightly decreased. But Djokovic did not bother with it.
In the second half, Djokovic will challenge Frenchman Gael Monfils. The 31-year-old advanced to the second round after finishing Spaniard Jaume Munar 6-3, 7 (7) -6 (5) and 6-4.
