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First set: Djokovic* 5-0 Pouille (*denotes server): Djokovic wrongfoots Pouille with a brilliant backhand for 15-0. The applause from the crowd is a bit subdued, though. They want to see a contest, but this is a ruthless demolition. Djokovic lashes a forehand away to hold to love.
First set: Djokovic 4-0 Pouille* (*denotes server): The deflating thing is Pouille isn’t playing badly. But Djokovic is all over him at 30-all, spanking a forehand into the right corner to earn a break point. Pouille’s serve comes to his aid to force deuce. But Djokovic grabs a second chance. Pouille whacks a forehand long. This is absurd.
Written by Jacob Steinberg
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2019/jan/25/novak-djokovic-v-lucas-pouille-australian-open-semi-final-live under the title “Novak Djokovic v Lucas Pouille: Australian Open semi-final – live!”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
