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Gigi Salmon hosts Russell Fuller and Annabel Croft for a review of Day 8 of the Australian Open, focusing on Carlos Alcaraz’s serve and its potential similarities to Novak Djokovic’s technique.
Djokovic advanced directly to the quarter-finals due to a walkover; the discussion also covers the impact of Alex De Minaur’s progress on local supporters.
Furthermore, the discussion includes Aryna Sabalenka’s remarkable sequence of tie-break victories and the swift ascent of the young American player, Iva Jovic.
Timecodes:
01:49 – The reasons behind Annabel’s continued belief in Alcaraz as the tournament’s likely winner
04:01 – Examining if Alcaraz’s serving style is influenced by Djokovic
05:03 – Alcaraz’s thoughts on the enhancements made to his serve
07:59 – Djokovic secures a direct spot in the quarter-finals
12:16 – Assessing whether Alex De Minaur is prepared for further advancement
17:04 – Sabalenka’s strong performance under stressful conditions
18:15 – Young player Iva Jovic progresses to the quarter-finals
19:15 – Speculation regarding a potential return for Serena
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