Novak Djokovic is aware that this week in Adelaide can give a coup of authority before the Australian Open (16 to 29).
On his return to the country from which he was deported just a year ago, the Serb has earned the affection of the public helped by the racket.
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Djokovic was planted this Friday in the semifinals of the 250 category tournament with a convincing victory against Denis Shapovalov by 6-3 and 6-4.
The demanding draw of the contest will mean that to get into the final they will have to overcome tomorrow to Daniil Medvedev, executioner of his compatriot Karen Khachanov by a double 6-3.
‘No’, who has decided in his favor 21 of the last 22 gameswith the only mole from the Pars-Bercy final with Holger Rune, is two victories away from adding title number 92 to his record. He will tie Rafael Nadal for fourth in the all-time ranking in the Open Era.
The other Adelaide semifinal will be played by el japons Yoshihito Nishioka y el estadounidense Sebastian Korda.