ATP: Novak Djokovic beatable - if only in doubles
As this week in Dubai, Novak Djokovic will also compete in doubles in Indian Wells. The first in the world rankings seems to have enjoyed the pair race again. Even if he has already left Marin Cilic in Dubai.
by tennisnet.com
last edit: Feb 25, 2020, 04:47 pm
Of course there is no doubt that Novak Djokovic's greatest concentration is on the individual, after the triumph at the Australian Open he is "only" three major titles missing from Roger Federer's current record of 20. And it's not new that Djokovic likes to run in doubles after a break. Over the past few months, the industry leader has been seen playing tennis alongside a partner.
So also this week at the ATP Tour 500 tournament in Dubai. Djokovic and Marin Cilic competed there on Tuesday, the challenge in round one was the greatest possible: It went straight to Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury, the top seeded pair. - and Djokovic / Cilic lost 2: 6 and 2: 6. For Marin Cilic, the second defeat of the day: Despite breaking break in the third set against Benoit Paire, he was left empty-handed.
But at the first ATP Masters 1000 tournament of the year in Indian Wells, fans will not only see Novak Djokovic in singles: Viktor Troicki, like most recently, can attend the ATP Cup and previously the Davis Cup final tournament in Madrid try the Grand Master’s side. And continue to work on the joint trauma processing: In Madrid, Troicki had in the quarterfinals against Russia on the racket to bring his team into the final round with a success against Karen Khachanov and Andrey Rublev. And couldn't take advantage of several simple opportunities.
Djokovic with Fognini in the semi-finals
At the ATP Cup, Djokovic / Troicki were harmless in their two appearances and also won the final game against Spaniards Pablo Carreno Busta and Feliciano Lopez. Last year Novak Djokovic tried with various partners, including brother Marko. Filip Krajinovic and Janko Tipsarevic also had the honor of being allowed to go into the pack with Djokovic.
The greatest success was celebrated by Novak Djokovic alongside Fabio Fognini: In Indian Wells, the two exceptional singles reached the semi-finals, where Lukasz Kubot and Marcelo Melo lost.