“There has been a lot of talk about the 25th. I try to focus myself on what I have achieved, not what I'm possibly achieving. I mean, I hope it comes to that, but 24 is also not a bad number. I have to appreciate that and remind myself of the amazing career I had.
Novak Djokovic Vs Pedro Martinez LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026 1st Round: Serb Eyes Winning Start In Melbourne
Novak Djokovic Vs Pedro Martinez Live Score, Australian Open 2026: Catch play-by-play updates for first round clash of AO 2026 on Monday, 19 January at Rod Laver Arena, right here
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Hello and welcome yet again to our Australian Open 2026 first round coverage featuring former world no. 1 Novak Djokovic as he takes on Pedro Martinez at the Rod Laver Arena. Serbian star will attract a lot crowd as well as attention with some of his peers already retired. With what possibly be his last AO, Djokovic will want to make a memorable start. Catch play-by-play updates for first round clash of AO 2026 on Monday, 19 January at Rod Laver Arena, right here
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Novak Djokovic Vs Pedro Martinez LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026 First Round: Djokovic On His Bid To Clinch 25th Grand Slam
“And also, you know, release some of that unnecessary pressure. I mean, obviously there is always pressure and expectations, but I don't think it's a make-it-or-break-it type of thing, it’s now-or-never type of mentality. I don't feel it's necessary. Neither does that allow me to excel and perform my best.
“I'm just grateful to have another shot, particularly here, a place where I won 10 Grand Slam titles and been consistently playing well and reaching the final stages. Last couple of years also semifinals, '24 semi-finals, '25. Had a great win against Carlos in quarters last year.
“I know that when I'm healthy, when I'm able to put all the pieces of the puzzle together on a given day, I feel like I can beat anybody. If I don't have that self-belief and confidence in myself, I wouldn't be here definitely sitting here and talking to you guys or competing.
“I still have the drive, and of course I understand that, you know, Sinner and Alcaraz are playing on a different level right now from everybody else. That's a fact, but that doesn't mean that nobody else has a chance. So I like my chances always, in any tournament, particularly here.”
Novak Djokovic Vs Pedro Martinez LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026 First Round: Djokovic's Presser
Ahead of the 1st match, Djokovic faced the media. Here are some of his snippets -
"I know that, when I'm healthy, when I'm able to put all the pieces of the puzzle together on a given day, I feel like I can beat anybody.
"If I don't have that self-belief and confidence in myself, I wouldn't be here. I still have the drive and, of course, I understand that Sinner and Alcaraz are playing on a different level right now from everybody else.
"That's a fact, but that doesn't mean that nobody else has a chance. So, I like my chances always, in any tournament, particularly here."
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