In a commanding display at the 2024 Australian Open, Novak Djokovic solidified his position in the fourth round by overcoming Tomas Martín Etcheverry in straight sets. The Serbian maestro demonstrated his prowess on the court, securing a convincing 6-3, 6-3, 7-6 victory.
Djokovic dropped a set in each of the first two rounds
Djokovic faced tough challenges in the early rounds of the Australian Open. In the first round, he lost the second set but triumphed over Dino Prizmic with a score of 6-2, 6-7, 6-3, 6-4. In the second round against Alexei Popyrin, he once again dropped the second set but advanced to the third round with a 6-3, 4-6, 7-6, 6-3 victory. Today, Djokovic secured a convincing straight-sets win, 6-3, 6-3, 7-6, against Argentina’s star player Tomas Martín Etcheverry.
Pursuing an 11th Title:
Djokovic, bidding for a record-extending 11th Australian Open title, showcased his championship form with this latest triumph. Having clinched three Grand Slam honors last year and reaching all four finals, the Serbian ace remains the favorite for the 2024 AO.
Landmark Wins at AO: This victory marks Djokovic’s 92nd win at the Australian Open, further establishing his dominance at the tournament. Notably, he became only the second player, after Roger Federer, to achieve 90-plus wins in Melbourne. With a 31-match winning streak at the Australian Open, Djokovic continues to build on his impressive 364-48 win-loss record at Grand Slams.
Hard-Court Milestone: Djokovic’s triumph over Etcheverry also marked his 201st hard-court major match win. The top seed had earlier celebrated his 200th major hard-court victory in the second round against Alexei Popyrin. This feat positions Djokovic as the second man in the Open Era to appear in 200 or more matches at Grand Slams, trailing only Federer.
Head-to-Head Superiority: With a flawless 3-0 record against Etcheverry in their ATP Tour encounters, Djokovic reaffirmed his dominance over the Argentine player. This victory adds to Djokovic’s successful outings against Etcheverry last year at the ATP Masters 1000 events in Paris and Rome.
Century Mark at the Australian Open: In a historic milestone, this match marked Djokovic’s 100th appearance at the Australian Open. Notably, he stands as the only men’s player in the Open Era to participate in 100 or more matches across all four Grand Slam tournaments, with Wimbledon (103), US Open (101), and French Open (108).
Key Results from AO Men’s Singles: Aside from Djokovic’s stellar performance, the ongoing competition witnessed other notable results. 10th seed Alex de Minaur continued his outstanding run with a straight-set victory over Flavio Cobolli, maintaining momentum after earlier wins against Milos Raonic and Matteo Arnaldi. Greek sensation Stefanos Tsitsipas secured his spot in the round of 16 with a dominant 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 win over Luca Van Assche.
The Australian Open continues to deliver thrilling moments, and Djokovic’s remarkable journey further cements his status as a tennis legend in the making. Stay tuned for more updates as the tournament unfolds.
