"At 30-30 the Dutchman conjures up a 210-kmh serve down the middle, and follows it up with an ace to clinch his first hold. When he connects with that first serve sweetly it is a thing of ludicrous power. Share Updated at 03.23 EST Van de Zandschulp has only been broken once in the tournament himself, so Djokovic is unlikely to get anything for free there."
"Play is yet to resume on the outside courts due to the extreme heat. Share Iga Swiatek, the No 2 seed in the women's draw, is under way against Anna Kalinskaya on Margaret Court Arena. Share He's looked good, Tim Henman says on commentary of Djokovic's form. There's always slight uncertainty coming into a new year and a new tournament he'll feel good."
Novak Djokovic and Botic van de Zandschulp began play on Rod Laver Arena with the roof closed and Djokovic winning the toss to serve. Van de Zandschulp conjured a 210-kmh serve and followed with an ace to secure his first hold. Djokovic responded with a dominant opening hold, starting with an ace and forcing errors through aggressive court movement. Play on outside courts was suspended because of extreme heat. Tim Henman commented positively on Djokovic's form and noted the advantage of night scheduling. Other matches referenced included Iga Swiatek v Anna Kalinskaya and Stan Wawrinka taking a set off Taylor Fritz; Naomi Osaka was scheduled later.
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