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Defending Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic said a confrontation with a spectator was the spark he "needed" to hold off Alexei Popyrin and avoid a shock second-round exit.
It's the top half of the draw's turn to take center stage on Wednesday as second-round action gets underway at the Australian Open.
Djokovic had to save four set points on his serve to avoid falling 2-1 down to home favourite Alexei Popyrin on Rod Laver Arena.
Djokovic had to save four set points on his serve to avoid falling 2-1 down to home favourite Alexei Popyrin on Rod Laver Arena.
Djokovic had to save four set points on his serve to avoid falling 2-1 down to home favourite Alexei Popyrin on Rod Laver Arena.