The rivalry between Novak Djokovic and Alexei Popyrin has been closely contested in their previous encounters. Djokovic emerged victorious in both their matches at the Australian Open and Wimbledon earlier this year, winning in four sets each time. Despite Djokovic’s success, Popyrin has shown significant improvement and continues to challenge the Serbian champion.
Reflecting on Popyrin’s progress, Djokovic praised the Australian player for his recent achievements, including winning his first Masters title in Canada and climbing up the rankings. Djokovic acknowledged Popyrin’s strengths and evolution as a player, emphasizing his improved backhand, movement, and consistency on the court.
Despite the close matches between them, Djokovic remains undefeated against Popyrin with a 3-0 record in their head-to-head matchups. As they prepare to face off once again, both players are aware of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, with Popyrin aiming to capitalize on his previous near misses and Djokovic looking to maintain his dominance over his opponent.
I think that one was probably the closest, and that one was hurt more.
Alexei Popyrin on his loss to Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open
Both Djokovic and Popyrin are prepared for their upcoming match, with Djokovic analyzing their previous encounters and Popyrin focusing on improving his performance in key moments. As they meet on the court once more, the stage is set for a competitive and compelling showdown between two talented players.
