Enjoying for the primary time since successful his twenty fourth Grand Slam singles title on the US Open, Novak Djokovic continued his successful methods with a 6-3, 6-4 Davis Cup win towards Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on Friday. Djokovic’s victory in Valencia clinched the tie for Serbia and secured the nation its place within the Davis Cup Ultimate 8 in Malaga in November.
“I am on cloud 9, as you possibly can say, with every part the has been occurring these days on the tennis court docket,” Djokovic stated post-match, alluding to his titles in Cincinnati and on the US Open. “Clearly taking part in for Serbia, for my nation, is one thing utterly totally different. It is an enormous accountability and stress, but additionally an unbelievable privilege and honour.
“I am actually glad that I used to be in a position to contribute with an important level to qualify for Malaga with this win.”
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Djokovic trailed 1-4 within the second set towards Davidovich Fokina however gained the ultimate 5 video games to safe a straight-sets victory. He was damaged on the one break level he confronted within the match, however made up for it by changing on three of his 5 break possibilities. Djokovic completed a powerful serving day with 10 aces and an 80 per cent win price (33/41) on first serve.
“He was taking part in actually aggressive, taking the ball early and never giving me a lot time,” the Serbian stated of his opponent. “It was actually robust, however when it mattered, I believe I got here up with the products and performed some good tennis.”
The 36-year-old is in search of to steer his nation to its second Davis Cup title, having helped Serbia to its first crown in 2010 and a runner-up end in 2013.
Laslo Djere opened the tie with a 6-4, 6-4 win towards Albert Ramos-Vinolas to provide Serbia a 1-0 lead towards hosts Spain, who are actually eradicated from rivalry for the Ultimate 8. The Serbian doubles staff of Nikola Cacic and Miomir Kecmanovic accomplished a 3-0 sweep with a 6-4, 7-6(13) win towards Davidovich Fokina and Marcel Granollers.
Serbia will face Czech Republic, who’re additionally certified for the Ultimate 8, on Saturday to find out who finishes first in Group C.
Finland defeats Croatia in Group D
Match wins from Otto Virtanen and Emil Ruusuvuori earned Finland victory in its Group D matchup towards Croatia on Friday. With the outcome, Finland improves to 1-1 within the Davis Cup Finals group stage, establishing what is going to perform as a knockout tie towards the US (additionally 1-1) on Saturday.
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The Netherlands, at present in first place within the group at 2-0, are actually assured a spot within the Ultimate 8.
In Break up, Virtanen opened Friday’s tie with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 win towards Croatia’s Dino Prizmic earlier than Ruusuvuori made it 2-0 with a 7-6(3), 6-4 win towards Borna Gojo.
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