Novak Djokovic starts singles season with win over Constant Lestienne

The Serb is aiming for a record 10th men’s singles Aussies Rules title.

MAN AT WORK: Novak Djokovic celebrates his first singles victory of 2023 at the Adelaide International (Kelly Barnes/AP)

Novak Djokovic started his 2023 singles season with a straight sets win over Constant Lestienne at the Adelaide International.

Djokovic began his build-up for this month’s Australian Open, where he will be chasing a record 10th men’s singles title, with a 6-3 6-2 victory over Frenchman Lestienne.