'A win is a win' - Djokovic pleased to see in new year with victory - video Dailymotion

Novak Djokovic eased passed Rinky Hijikata as he prepares for a tilt at a 25th grand slam in Melbourne

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00:00Did you meet your own expectations tonight?

00:04Well, I always expect myself to do well on the court.

00:10Obviously a win is a win.

00:13To start off the new season with a win is very important.

00:17I think Hijikata deserves a great round of applause for his performance tonight.

00:22He was really, really good.

00:28He made me work definitely for the win tonight.

00:31Hopefully you guys enjoyed. Thanks for coming.

00:33Thanks for choosing to come on the New Year's Eve to spend with us on the court here.

00:38Appreciate it.

00:43We will definitely stay to celebrate the New Year.

00:47We have some plans. My family is here.

00:50My kids are excited to go past their bedtime.

00:57We are going to watch one of many fireworks tonight in Brisbane.