September 16, 2020
He was the better player in the clutch moments
After 4 hours and 48
minutes, he sent a service return long to give No."Sydney International winner
Konta, who made a surprising run to the semifinals in her debut Australian Open
last year, advanced 6-4, 6-2 over Naomi Osaka and will next play former No. 11
David Goffin and David Ferrer, the former world No."Its always good to be in the
zone," said fifth-seeded Pliskova. qualifier Jennifer Brady, who saved five
match points before beating Heather Watson 2-6, 7-6 (3), 10-8.S. 25 Gilles
Simon. He next faces No.S.Also advancing were U.WTA Finals winner Dominika
Cibulkova held off Hsieh Su-wei 6-4, 7-6 (
and No. Whenever he needed - he
came up with a big serve, big play."Obviously, I was not pleased with my
performance overall, but I have to congratulate my opponent."His only previous
win in 33 matches against a top 10 player was in 2012 at Indian Wells, when Din976 he
beat No. 15 Grigor Dimitrov, who won the Brisbane International earlier this
month, had a 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 win over Chung Hye-on. I was playing so good
today," Istomin said. Open finalist Karolina Pliskova and No."First of all, I
feel sorry for Novak.S. 5 David Ferrer. Six-time Australian Open champion Novak
Djokovic has been upset in a shocking second-round loss to Uzbekistan wild card
Denis Istomin. 30 Pablo Carreno Busta. "
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He was the better player in the clutch
moments - he stepped it up and played aggressive. qualifier Ernesto Escobedo
2-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-2."The last time hed failed to advance beyond the second round
at a major was at Wimbledon in 2008, when he was seeded third and lost to then
No.Brisbane International winner Pliskova beat No. Djokovic was aiming to be the
first man to win the Australian title seven times, and had never dropped a set
in six previous meetings against Istomin. It means so much," Istomin said. 9
Johanna Konta carried their winning form from warmup tournaments into the third
round.Third-seeded Milos Raonic extended his streak of reaching the third round
at all seven Australian Opens hes contest with a 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (4) over Gilles
Muller, the 33-year-old Luxembourg player who won his first title at tour level
last week in Sydney. Much of the crowd, sensing an upset, was behind Istomin in
the fifth set, yelling "Come on Denis!"When Istomin made a backhand winner down
the line to break Djokovic to go up 3-2, he let out a roar and the audience
stood and roared, too."All the credit to Denis for playing amazing.Murray
twisted his ankle and tumbled to the court during his second-round win Wednesday
night.On the womens side, U. Im not used to losing Australian Open second round
- Ive done so well here.Djokovics usually vocal Serbian fans were also not a
presence, with the exception of a couple women waving Serbian flags."It is the
biggest win for me. 117-ranked Istomin a 7-6 (
, 5-7, 2-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4
win.Djokovic, meanwhile, looked relatively subdued as the set wore on, hanging
his head in between points and walking slowly behind the baseline to prepare to
receive serve.Raonic, who reached the semifinals here last year and the final at
Wimbledon, said he was feeling the effects of a cold and sore throat but still
fired 21 aces, hit 56 winners and only had 15 unforced errors. Dimitrov will
next play No. 3 who beat U.Djokovic had won five of the previous six Australian
Open championships, and had reached the fourth round or better every year since
2007 - the year before he won his first Grand Slam title at Melbourne Park.It
was destined to be a long Thursday afternoon on Rod Laver Arena for Djokovic,
though, when he needed 24 serves and a quarter of an hour to hold in the first
game, saving six break points. 14 Elena Vesnina advanced to a third-round
encounter against U.When Djokovics last ball floated long, the crowd leapt up
and cheered as Istomin thrust his arms into the air.Andy Murray, who replaced
Djokovic at No. 1-ranked Caroline Wozniacki. 18 Richard Gasquet. "It can always
be a bit better. 13-seeded Roberto Bautista Agut. Hell next play fellow Spaniard
and No. "I surprised myself, as well."Istomin, who dropped out of the top 100
last year, had never beaten a top 10 player at a Grand Slam tournament. Asked
what hed take out of the match, Djokovic said hed take his bags and go home.
"Now I feel I can play with these guys, and to be with them on the same level.
Open semifinalist Gael Monfils, No. 117-ranked Istomin a 7-6 (
, 5-7, 2-6, 7-6
(5), 6-4 win.Djokovic was aiming to be the first man to win the Australian title
seven times, and had never dropped a set in six previous meetings against
Istomin.After 4 hours and 48 minutes, he sent a service return long to give
No.S.Rod Laver Arena was not entirely full, with at least one-fifth of the
15,000 seats empty by the fifth set. He deserves to win," Djokovic said. 1 in
the rankings late last year and has been a five-time Australian Open runnerup,
returned to the practice court for an afternoon hitting session."The 30-year-old
Istomin will play No. 189-ranked Anna Blinkova 6-0, 6-2 in 59 minutes
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