Novak Djokovic-Jiri Lehecka 6-3 6-4 7-6

It was all easy for Novak Djokovic in the round of 16 at the Australian Open. The Serbian champion, in fact, bent in three sets the Czech Jiri Lehecka, number 29 in the ATP ranking and 24 in the seeding, defeated with the final score of 6-3 6-4 7-6 after two hours and thirty-nine minutes of play.

Deciding the first set è a single break, scratched by Nole in the eighth game (5-3) thanks to a bloody double fault by Lehecka. The Serb did not begrudge and thanked, then closing on serve in the final 6-3. In the second set, however, the balance is broken immediately: Djokovic takes the serve away in the opening game from the Czech and keeps the break lead until the final 6-4.

The third set begins with the same script but Djokovic immediately returns the break (1-1). Lehecka holds out until the tie-break, in which the 10-time Australian Open winner takes the upper hand and wins it 7 points to 4, flying to the quarterfinals.

In the next round Djokovic will face Carlos Alcaraz, who benefited from Jack Draper’s withdrawal at the score of 7-5 6-1 in favor of the Murcian. The Serb è ahead 4-3 in previous matches but Carlitos è holds a 2-1 advantage in matches played in Slams.

Parma-Venezia, the probable formations

Delicate salvation clash for Parma, which receives Venezia at the ‘Tardini’. Kickoff at 3 p.m. Gialloblù on the hunt for redemption after the scorching defeat with Genoa, while the orange and green, second-last in the standings and -5 from the ducali, are still chasing the first success on the road.

Pecchia has to deal with an ailing Man, who has been suffering from back discomfort in recent weeks; the Romanian player will try to be in the match from the start, but Almqvist è ready to replace him if necessary. As the first forward, Bonny is expected to be present, preferred over Cancellieri. In midfield, the trio will consist of Keità and Sohm with Hernani in a more advanced position. In defense, the debut of new recruit Vogliacco in the center could take place.

Di Francesco will rely on Oristanio in the role of trequartista, supporting striker Pohjanpalo, while Busio will act as a midfield winger, where Condè è è is expected to be grafted in the match. With Zampano disqualified, the flanks will be manned by Ellertsson and Carboni. Haps will beà adapted to the third of defense.

Probable lineups

Parma (4-2-3-1): Suzuku; Delprato, Vogliacco, Valenti, Valeri; Sohm, Keita; Man, Hernani, Mihaila; Bonny. All. Pecchia

.

Venice (3-5-1-1): Stankovic; Idzes, Sverko, Haps; Ellertsson, Doumbia, Nicolussi Caviglia, Busio, F. Carboni; Oristanio; Pohjanpalo. All. Di Francesco

Sassuolo-Sudtirol, the probable formations

Sassuolo will take the field at 3 p.m. at the Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia to face Sudtirol in a match valid for the 22nd day of Serie B. The neroverdi, currently leading the standings by three points over second-place Pisa and 10 over Spezia, third and on the edge of the playoff zone, are coming off two consecutive victories. On the other hand, Sudtirol has collected six points in the last five games under the leadership of the new coach, Coach Castori, and with him on the bench they have yet to lose on the road, getting a win in Bari and a draw in Modena.

The neroverdi aim to consolidate their league lead, trying to take the lead to secure an early promotion to Serie A. In this match that could turn out to be more complicated than expected, Grosso relies on his mainstays but still has some doubts: in the middle of the field, Obiang and Ghion are vying for a starting jersey, while in attack the choice oscillates between Mulattieri and Russo.

For their part, the Highlanders arrive reinvigorated by the positive effect of coach Castori, who has restored solidity and confidence in a previously demoralized environment. To try to snatch points from the leaders, the former Ascoli coach will rely on a reliable 3-5-2, which will see the return of Daniele Casiraghi in midfield. In attack, Merkaj, will be paired with Odogwu.

Probable lineups

Sassuolo (4-2-3-1): Moldovan; Toljan, Odenthal, Muharemovic, Doig; Ghion, Boloca; Berardi, Thorstvedt, Laurienté; Mulattieri. All. Grosso

Sudtirol (3-5-2): Poluzzi; Veseli, Pietrangeli, Giorgini; Molina, Mallamo, Martini, Casiraghi, Zedadka; Merkaj, Odogwu. All. Castori