Djokovic nails round one in Open defence

Novak Djokovic has kept his eye on an unprecedented eighth Australian Open men’s singles title with a testing win over German Jan-Lennard Struff.

The world No.2 was made to work in the first set and third before booking a 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 2-6 6-1 victory on Rod Laver Arena.

The win was the defending champion’s 900th ATP career victory.

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