- AUSTRALIAN OPEN SHOCKER: NOVAK DJOKOVIC CRASHES OUT IN FIRST ROUND
Melbourne, Australia – In a stunning upset, world No. 1 Novak Djokovic fell to unknown qualifier, 22-year-old Italian player, Alessandro Bianchi, 6-4, 7-6 (7-4), 6-4, in the first round of the Australian Open.
“I’m speechless,” Bianchi said in his post-match interview. “Beating Djokovic is a dream come true.”
Djokovic, a nine-time Australian Open champion, struggled with his serve and uncharacteristic errors.
“Credit to Bianchi, he played a great match,” Djokovic said. “I wasn’t at my best, but that’s no excuse.”
This fictional loss would be Djokovic’s earliest exit from the Australian Open since 2006.
– Aces: Bianchi 12, Djokovic 8
– Double faults: Djokovic 5, Bianchi 2
– Unforced errors: Djokovic 32, Bianchi 20
*Reaction:*
– Tennis analysts: “Djokovic’s loss opens door for new contenders.”
– Fans: “Shocked, but Bianchi deserves credit.”
– ATP Tour: “Major upset shakes Melbourne.
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