‘Federer And Rafa Never Had It This Easy’- Novak Djokovic’s Expected Australian Open Path Infuriates Tennis Fans

Finally, there is something to cheer for Novak Djokovic fans in Australia. A few days ago they poured in their disappointment after seeing their icon getting snubbed from the social media posters of the Australian Open. But now, after seeing the easy draw for the reigning AO champion, they must be over the moon. However, the tennis world at large is enraged.

Novak Djokovic had landed in Australia after having one of the best seasons of his career. With a total of 7 titles in 2023 including 3 Grand Slam triumphs. However, the world no.1 didn’t have a good start to 2024 as he faced a defeat to the Aussie, Alex de Minaur in their United Cup clash. That was Djokovic’s first loss in Australia in 6 years. Can he put the disappointment behind him and make a comeback on the biggest stage in Melbourne Park?

Tennis fans don’t like how easy the 2024 AO seems for Novak Djokovic

Does Novak Djokovic believe in what his fans have been dreaming for the 56th edition of the AO? Well, as the saying goes – the lions don’t dream of hunting, they just hunt. Although he had a wrist problem during his latest match, the Serb has assured his fans that with some rest he believes he’ll be well fit before the ball starts rolling at Melbourne Park.

Novak Djokovic will start his campaign at the 2024 Australian Open against a qualifier in round one. Looking at the draw it’s quite predictable to say the title contenders will surely get some easy faceoffs at least for the first few rounds of the tournament. Let’s now find out how the fans reacted after seeing the easy draw for Novak Djokovic in the AO.

One of the fans said, ‘easiest draw I’ve ever seen in my 50 years of watching tennis. Federer and Rafa never had it this easy.‘

Another one felt that this would be an easy ride for the defending champion till the semis.

While the other, said ‘Draw Gods were extraordinarily kind’ to Novak Djokovic.

Some of them even stated that with this easy draw, it’s now time to hand him the trophy as well.

Few of them called it ‘another walk in a park.’

Irrespective of the draw, Novak Djokovic was a clear-cut favorite to defend his title right from the moment he won it last year. With Nadal out, who can be the real challenger to this most decorated champion in the Australian Open’s history?

Djokovic and his incredible records at the Australian Open

Novak Djokovic has won 98 titles in his career including 24 Grand Slam triumphs. And, out of those 24, 10 had come in the Australian Open itself. He is absolutely impeccable when it comes to the hard courts in Melbourne. He has won the tournament in the last four times he has competed in this 119-year-old historic event, with the last defeat in 2018 and an incredible win-loss record of 89-8(92%).

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The Serbinator has tasted defeat 8 times in his career at Melbourne Park. This time it’ll be his 19th appearance at the first Grand Slam of the season. Can he grab his 11th AO title? Share your thoughts in the comments section.

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