By Richard Pagliaro | @TennisNow | Friday, January 24, 2025
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Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev share a rare gold standard.
Grand Slam king Djokovic says he’ll be rooting for Zverev to raise Grand Slam silverware for the first time when the world No. 2 faces world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open final on Sunday.
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After dropping a grueling 81-minute first set to Zverev, 7-6(5), Djokovic retired from their AO semifinal due to a muscle tear.
In his post-match presser, Olympic gold medal champion Djokovic said he will be cheering for 2020 gold-medal winner Zverev to dethrone defending-champion Sinner and capture his maiden major.
“I wish Sascha all the best,” Djokovic told the media in Melbourne. “You know, he deserves his first Slam. I’ll be cheering for him.
“Hopefully he can get it here.irst slam. I’ll be cheering for him. Hopefully he…
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