Novak Djokovic 'very hot-headed' after beating Tomas Machac in straight sets at Australian Open
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Novak Djokovic has revealed he's 'very hot-headed' in the wake of his victory over Tomas Machac at the Australian Open on Friday morning.
The Serb won 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 to book his place in the fourth round of the competition as he continues to chase Grand Slam No 25.
Djokovic had to dig deep at times during the match, with the 37-year-old eventually getting the job done.
However, speaking following his triumph, the tennis legend revealed that he was feeling 'very hot-headed'.
Novak Djokovic has revealed he's 'very hot-headed' in the wake of his victory over Tomas Machac at the Australian Open on Friday morning
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"I'm very hot-headed right now, so I'm going to try to give a calm and diplomatic answer," he said.
"I think I played really well, honestly. I'm very happy with my game. I was slightly surprised with the result and to beat him in straight sets.
"There was a break early in the second set and I struggled physically there, but I somehow managed to turn things around and hold my serve when I needed to.
"A couple of points really decided that second set, it could've gone his way and then the outcome of the match would be different.
"In the third set, I felt fresh and I moved really well. "Overall, I'm pleased with my game.
"There is always something to improve or work on, but this is definitely my best match I have played this tournament."
Djokovic also admitted that he struggled physically at times due to his age.
"I was trying to catch my breath," he admitted.
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"I struggled a little bit. I'm not 19-years-old anymore you know and you go through different stages in a match."
Djokovic is hoping to win a 25th Grand Slam title this winter that would move him ahead of Margaret Court.
But the veteran insists that winning Olympic gold back in the summer will always be his biggest achievement, no matter what the future holds.
"Representing my country is the highest honour, I'm sure most of the people in this world feel like that," he continued.
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Novak Djokovic beat Tomas Machac to advance to round four of the Australian Open on Friday morning
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"Most of the athletes playing at the Olympic games would.
"Seeing the best athletes in the world at the most important and oldest event in the history of sport is just unforgettable. I've been blessed to play in five Olympic games.
"I have had the most heart-breaking of losses. I managed to win the bronze medal back in 2008 in my first Olympics in Beijing but ever since then I just couldn't take that next step to reach the final and have a chance to fight for gold.
"In Paris, I thought that this might be my last good chance to fight for gold so I gave it my all.
Novak Djokovic beat Tomas Machac in straight sets at the Australian Open
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"It was a dream come true, definitely the highlight of my life on court.
"Having my family and the closest people in my life there to witness it was just the peak of my career."
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