


Paul overhits an inside-out forehand - 30-all. Djokovic outfoxes Paul in the 23-shot rally but ends up losing the point as he nets the forehand down the line - Paul leads 30-15. Backhand slice from Paul goes long and Djokovic is up by a double break.ĭjokovic* 2-0 Paul - Djokovic consolidates the break with ease.ĭjokovic 1-0 Paul* - Paul serves first in the third set and must-win set. Djokovic holds.ĭjokovic 3-0 Paul* - Wide serve into the deuce court from Paul but Djokovic comes up with a brilliant crosscourt forehand return winner to go 30-15 up. Wide serve into the ad court draws a heavy backhand return from Paul. Paul overhits a forehand and Djokovic has a game point. Djokovic saves it with a beautiful backhand down the line - deuce. Finish line in sight now.ĭjokovic 4-1 Paul* - Paul, finally, opens his account in the third set despite nervous moments after Djokovic got to 30-40.ĭjokovic* 4-0 Paul - From nowhere, Paul is up 40-30 and has a break point. The American manages to hold.ĭjokovic* 5-1 Paul - Love hold for Djokovic. Forehand return winner down the line from Djokovic on second serve - Paul 40-30 up. Ace wide into the deuce court to go 30-15 up. #AO2023 /lc圆Wnm3dT- #AusOpen January 27, 2023ĭjokovic 5-2 Paul* - Paul serving to stay in the set and the match.
