Nole is off to a successful begin to the season.
World no.1 Novak Djokovic was dominant on United Cup debut on Sunday.
In his first official match of the 2024 ATP season, Novak eased previous Zhizhen Zhang 6-3, 6-2 to present Serbia a 1-0 lead in Group E conflict with China in Perth.
Djokovic was rock-solid in all elements of his recreation as he clinched a 74-minute win in his first ATP H2H assembly with the world no.58.
Novak broke as soon as within the first set and twice within the second, pushing Serbia in entrance forward of the WTA match.
“It’s nice to be again in Perth,” mentioned Djokovic. “New yr’s is in a number of hours so I actually recognize you coming to hopefully rejoice new yr’s eve with us right here on the courtroom. It’s been 10 years since I’ve been in Perth, and this area is certainly one of many nicest, from inside and out of doors, that I’ve performed in. Australia has been my glad place. The place the place I made probably the most Slam wins in Melbourne, and I like coming again. I missed enjoying in Perth as properly.”
Within the second match of the day, WTA no.15 Qinwen Zheng defeated no. 119 Olga Danilovic 6-4, 6-2 to degree the competition.
The victory despatched the tie right into a deciding blended doubles rubber.
Novak and Olga outplayed Zhizhen Zhang and Qinwen Zheng 6-4, 1-6, 10-6 to maintain Serbia in competition for quarter-finals.
They are going to tackle the Czech Republic on January 2 at 03:00 CET.
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