Novak Djokovic starts 2023 season with win in Adelaide

Adelaide [Australia], January 3 (ANI): In his first singles match of the year on Tuesday, Serbian Novak Djokovic defeated Frenchman Constant Lestienne 6-3, 6-2 to go to the second round of the Adelaide International 1.

"For the first match, I can't complain. I played very well. I thought the first six games were very competitive and I have never faced him before. He is a counterpuncher, he doesn't make too many mistakes.