Tennis

Djokovic through to final in Adelaide

January 8, 2023 7:13 am

Novak Djokovic

Former world number one Novak Djokovic’s preparations for the Australian Open continued as he beat world number seven Daniil Medvedev to reach the Adelaide International final.

The 35-year-old is yet to drop a set in Adelaide, beating Medvedev 6-3, 6-4.

Djokovic will face American Sebastian Korda in tomorrow’s final.

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The Australian Open begins on the 16th of this month and Djokovic is targeting a 10th title in Melbourne, which would be a men’s record-equaling 22nd Grand Slam win.

The world number five, Djokovic, is featuring in his first tournament in Australia after beimg deported last year because of his Covid-19 vaccine status.

His visa ban has now been overturned.