Alexei Popyrin to Face World Number One Novak Djokovic
Australian Open Second Round Match-Up
Popyrin Seeks Upset in Melbourne
WEB Popyrin will need all the support he can get on Wednesday when he faces World No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the second round of the Australian Open. The up-and-coming Australian is a long shot against the Serbian superstar, but he has shown glimpses of brilliance in his career and will be looking to cause an upset.
Popyrin, ranked No. 113 in the world, reached the fourth round of the Australian Open last year and has won two ATP Challenger titles. He is known for his aggressive playing style and will need to be at his best to challenge Djokovic.
Djokovic, a nine-time Australian Open champion, is one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. He is the top seed in Melbourne and will be looking to add to his tally of Grand Slam titles.
The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00pm AEDT on Wednesday, January 18. It will be live streamed on the Australian Open website and app.
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