After struggling in the first two rounds of the 2025 Australian Open, Novak Djokovic sent a clear message to all his rivals. Those who want to win the first Grand Slam of the new season will not be able to underestimate a legend of his caliber.
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Many fans and insiders thought that the Serbian ace would take a risk in his third-round match against Tomas Machac, who is going through the best moment of his career and who had defeated Nole in Geneva last year.
The former world number 1 put in an excellent performance on the iconic Rod Laver Arena and prevailed in three sets, significantly raising his level compared to recent times. The 37-year-old from Belgrade is very motivated and the presence of Andy Murray in his garage helps him to be calmer in delicate moments.
Nole knows how important this tournament is if he wants to fulfill his dream of winning the 25th Major title of his legendary career.
The current world number 7 will face Jiri Lehecka in the next round and it will be another very important test to assess the condition of the 24-time Grand Slam champion. It is no mystery that everyone's dream would be to see a clash between Nole Djokovic and Carlitos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals.
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Nole's healing disc
Shortly before the start of the Happy Slam, the Serbian champion gave a long interview to 'GQ' in which he revealed what are the 10 items he always carries with him during tournaments.
One of the most curious objects mentioned by Novak was undoubtedly the healing disc.
"Kind of hard to explain this one Djokovic said.
Its energetic disc creates an electromagnetic field around it and its a kind of secret is in this pattern. And so when you place it on a certain part of your body, place this part, for example, if you have stomach issues, which I do have often when Im nervous, stressed before the match or indigestion issues, thats create heat. So then it starts enhancing the metabolic functions or it reduces inflammation in a certain part of the body he added.
