Djokovic.

(AFP)

[Reporter Liang Weiming/Comprehensive Report] The Australian Open Grand Slam warm-up Adelaide Open, the top seed Novak Djokovic played steadily, 6:3, 6:4 overcame the Canadian 7th seed Shapovalo Denis Shapovalov, Serbia's former world champion won 3 consecutive victories, advanced to the top 4 singles without losing a set, and continued Australia's record of 32 consecutive victories across seasons. 

The fierce battle lasted for 1 hour and 55 minutes. Qiao Shuai was more calm and composed at the critical moment. He broke serve 3 times and overwhelmed Shapovalov, creating an 8-game winning streak and 0 losses. The fight was very see-saw, and the opponent had a chance to break serve in the first set, but I think he might be a little nervous. That’s how it is, and the situation changes very quickly.” The 35-year-old Qiao Shuai’s next opponent will be Russia’s third-seeded Prime Minister. "Medvedev (Daniil Medvedev), the latter defeated compatriot Karen Khachanov (Karen Khachanov) 6:3 with two. Qiao Shuai has 8 wins and 4 losses against Mei in the past, including winning 3 sets in the year-end match in November last year.

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This is Qiao Shuai's first race back in Australia since he was deported early last year due to the Wuhan pneumonia (new coronavirus disease, COVID-19) vaccination controversy. He will also challenge for his 10th championship in Melbourne Park in the middle of this month , and the 22nd Grand Slam Gold Cup in his career.

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