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Novak Djokovic did not have much trouble defeating Milos Raonic [6-4, 6-3 and 7-6 (1)] in two hours and 49 minutes. He qualified for the semifinals of the Australian Open, where he will face Roger Federer , to write a new chapter of a historic rivalry.
Moments after the meeting, in the interview on the same track that former tennis player John McEnroe did , Nole showed all his sensitivity in the memory of the late Kobe Bryant, of whom he wore a memory - number 24 and his initials -, in the sweatshirt.
"I don't know what can be said," Djokovic began excitedly. "He caught me by surprise. He is one of the greatest athletes of all time. I was fortunate to have a personal relationship with him in recent years. When I needed advice, there he was . He was my mentor, my friend. He has broken heart, "said the Serbian, before breaking into tears.
Raonic came from eliminating Stefanos Tsitsipas and Marin Cilic, but Djokovic was again perfect with his service. Before Federer it will be another special duel between two of the most successful tennis players in history, totaling 36 titles 'major', 20 by the Swiss and 16 by the Serbian.
Belgrade has a favorable balance of 26-23 although the last clash resulted in a victory in favor of the Swiss in the recent London ATP Finals (6-4 and 6-3).
It also slightly favors the Balkan the background between the two on hard track after the Serbian maintains a favorable 19-18.
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