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Luke Pentony at Melbourne Park

Novak Djokovic, Alex de Minaur prepare for first meeting with an Australian Open quarterfinal spot up for grabs

On paper, this evening's fourth-round match between Novak Djokovic and Alex de Minaur should go the way of the former world number one.

Djokovic is a nine-time Australian Open champion, chasing a 22nd major singles title.

So far this Australian Open, the Serb has only dropped one set. In his 14 previous appearances in the fourth round of the tournament, he has advanced to the quarterfinals on all but two occasions.

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