An “irritated” Novak Djokovic was left staring down the barrel of a shocking five-year first, dropping the opening set of the Adelaide International final to American young gun Sebastian Korda. Djokovic has won 33 consecutive matches played in Australia – the nation where he has found the most success throughout his career including a record […]
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