The 21-time Grand Slam champion began the new season with a triumph in Adelaide. Nole beat American Sebastian Korda 6-7, 7-6, 6-4 to capture his 92nd career trophy.
Novak outplayed Canadian Denis Shapovalov 6-3, 6-4 in one hour and 55 minutes to advance into the last four at the Adelaide International 1. Next up for Nole is Russian Daniil Medvedev (Saturday at 11:00 CET)
Nole successfully started his 2023 season on Tuesday with a straightforward 6-3, 6-2 win over Constant Lestienne of France at the Adelaide International I.
Novak Djokovic will make his return to action on Australian soil in Adelaide. Draw has been made for the Adelaide International 1, one of three events that will be played in Week 1 of the 2023 season.
The 21-time Grand Slam champion will close the year at the inaugural edition of the exhibition event “World Tennis League" in Dubai, from 19 to 24 December. He will play for The Falcons together with Grigor Dimitrov, Aryna Sabalenka and Paula Badosa.
Novak took part in a "Day at the Drive" exhibition event on Friday. He pulled out of it because of a blistered hand, before appearing on court to play a set, helping his compatriot Filip Krajinovic beat Jannik Sinner.
