NY Times · Jan 24, 2016
Novak Djokovic, Despite 100 Unforced Errors, Advances to Quarterfinals
Photo Novak Djokovic hitting a forehand return Sunday in his victory over Gilles Simon at the Australian Open. With the win, Djokovic reached his 27th consecutive Grand Slam quarterfinal. Credit Rafiq Maqbool/Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia — The bottom line on Sunday at the Australian Open was that Novak Djokovic prevailed over Gilles Simon 6-3, 6-7 (1), 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to reach his 27th consecutive Grand Slam quarterfinal.
But there was another line on the statistics sheet after this fourth-round marathon that was much more surprising.
Djokovic, a relentless force from the baseline and the world’s dominant player, finished with 100 unforced errors.