Novak Djokovicnumber one in world tennis, has reached his first final of the season after reaching the tournament after returning from Russia Karen Khachanovtwenty-sixth of the circuit, by 4-6, 6-1, 6-2.
The local tennis player, playing with Belgrade his third event of the year, he hasn’t been vying for the title since last November, when he won the Paris Masters 1000 in Daniel Medvedev.
KhachanovFirmly started by, 25, the first set against rivals looking for his game but over time has recovered by earning three aces and a few other attractive points and not leaving Russia’s easy score.
In the second set, the 34-year-old Serb played confidently and dominated the court, where Khachanov failed to recover.
The decision set proceeded in the same direction, with one dominant Djokovic which left Khachanov with few options.
The match, which lasted two hours, was played in front of 8,500 spectators.
Prior to the Belgrade tournament, Djokovic had only played four games this year, as he was banned from several tournaments for his refusal to be vaccinated against covid-19.
In Belgrade, to reach the semi-finals, he lost Laslo Djere (50) It’s Wednesday Myomir Kecmanovic (38) on Thursday, struggling in both games to beat two fellow Serbs.
The other finalist will be known after this afternoon’s match of number eight in the world, the Russian Andrew Rublev, and the italian Fabio Fogni32 in the ATP ranking.
The final was played on Sunday.
Source: La Verdad
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