Djokovic, Shapovalov to satisfy in Adelaide quarterfinals

High-seeded Novak Djokovic has reached the quarterfinals of the Adelaide Worldwide the place he’ll face Denis Shapovalov.

Djokovic defeated Quentin Halys 7-6 (3) 7-6 (5) on Thursday, and Canadian Shapovalov beat Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-3 to advance.

Djokovic and different high gamers are utilizing this occasion as a warm-up for the Australian Open starting January 16. Djokovic missed the Australian Open final 12 months as a result of he was unvaccinated. He’s been allowed to enter this 12 months as COVID-19 restrictions have been relaxed.

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Djokovic lauded Halys’ play in a really tight match.

‘Nice efficiency’

“It was a fantastic efficiency from my opponent as we speak,” Djokovic mentioned. “I wish to congratulate him for nice high quality tennis and a fantastic combat as we speak. Robust luck, however he performed like a top-10 participant.”

Djokovic mentioned he was nonetheless attempting to get a really feel for his recreation. “Two tiebreaks have been most likely probably the most sensible rating of as we speak’s match and I’m simply glad to beat the robust problem,” Djokovic mentioned.

Djokovic is unbeaten in seven matches towards Shapovalov. Nonetheless, the Canadian could have added confidence this time after Canada defeated Australia within the Davis Cup ultimate in November. “Final 12 months we began with successful the ATP Cup and completed it off with successful the Davis Cup, so undoubtedly the workforce occasions have been success for me final 12 months,” Shapovalov mentioned. “I’m undoubtedly attempting to implement that on the person facet as effectively, and thus far it’s been a fantastic begin.”