
Alexei Popyrin is refusing to believe he will be simply more fodder for Novak Djokovic after booking a second-round blockbuster with the 10-time Australian Open champion.
Popyrin dispelled lingering fitness concerns with an impressive 6-3 7-6 (7-3) 6-2 defeat of wildcard and great mate Marc Polmans in the first of two all-Australian match-ups on Monday.