"Can't complain" - Djokovic on his first singles match of 2023

After his first singles match of the season on Tuesday at the Adelaide International 1, Novak Djokovic spoke about his performance and showed delight.

The Serbian had no problems in his first showing of 2023 as he defeated Constant Lestienne 6-3, 6-2 to advance to the second round. After both players held their serve for a few games, the 21-time Grand Slam champion quickly found his rhythm and made quick work of his opponent.

"For the first match I can't complain," Djokovic said. "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. He has a tricky serve, hits his spots. But once I made that break at 3-2 in the first set I thought I stepped it up and played really good tennis for the rest of the match."

Djokovic went on to praise the fans that filled the stadium in Adelaide and the support he received during the match, saying that it motivated him and allowed him to perform at his best.

"To see the packed house for my first match was definitely a very pleasant surprise, and lots of support, lots of love. That obviously motivated me and allowed me to express myself in the best possible way on the court with my game," Djokovic said.

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The Serbian felt that he played very solid and competitive tennis, and he credited his win to his ability to play well in important moments.

"I thought I played very solid, competitive start. I think for six games, we were kind of close. He had also break point. I managed to play solid in important moments and got rewarded with the break, and after that I didn't look back. I played really well in the second set."