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Novak Djokovic addresses injury speculation after thumping Alex de Minaur in straight sets at the Australian Open

After weeks of appearing to be below his best, it seems nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic has rediscovered the full extent of his powers.

A heavily strapped left hamstring had given him trouble in lead-up tournaments and given hope to a men's field full of upsets, but Djokovic was back to his dominant self as he thumped Australian Alex de Minaur 6-2, 6-1, 6-2 in just over two hours on Rod Laver Arena.

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