Published September 15,2023
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Novak Djokovic made a profitable return to motion following his U.S. Open triumph, because the world primary helped Serbia ebook their place within the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup on Friday with a bunch stage victory over hosts Spain.
Playing simply 5 days after lifting his twenty fourth Grand Slam title in New York, Djokovic overcame the new and humid situations early on and recovered from 4-1 down within the second set to beat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3 6-4 in Valencia.
The end result secured an unassailable 2-0 lead for Serbia after Laslo Djere beat Albert Ramos-Vinolas 6-4 6-4 within the first match of the Group C tie and secured a tie within the final eight in Malaga, which can happen in November.
“I’m on cloud nine, as you can see with everything that’s has been happening lately on the tennis court,” Djokovic mentioned following his thirteenth straight match victory.
“Playing for Serbia, for my nation, is one thing fully completely different. It’s an enormous accountability and stress but additionally an unimaginable privilege and honour, so I’m actually glad that I used to be capable of contribute with a vital level to qualify for Malaga.
“Obviously unfortunate for the Spanish crowd, they wanted Spain to win but I think we did really well … and now we’ll try against the Czech Republic tomorrow to clinch top spot in the group to hopefully get a better draw.”
Djokovic mentioned he was totally dedicated to serving to the 2010 Davis Cup champions of their quest for a second title within the premier males’s staff competitors.
“It was all happening really quickly within a few days and I was on a high with the U.S. Open win and the celebration at home and leaving my family is never easy but coming to another family – my Serbian squad – gives me the greatest of joy,” he added.
“At the beginning of the season I said the Grand Slams and playing for my country were my priorities. I want to contribute as much as I can. Here we are, the goal is reached, we’re in the last eight. Hopefully we can keep going in the right direction.”
Over in Manchester, an emotional Andy Murray gave Britain a 1-0 lead over Switzerland by outlasting Leandro Riedi 6-7(7) 6-4 6-4 and later revealed he missed his grandmother’s funeral to play within the Group B conflict.
Veteran Stan Wawrinka rolled again the years to stage the tie by beating Cameron Norrie 7-5 6-4 and returned to play the doubles rubber alongside Dominic Stricker, however the Swiss have been no match for Dan Evans and Neal Skupski who prevailed 6-3 6-3.
In Group A, Italy delighted house followers in Bologna by taking a 2-0 lead over Chile as Matteo Arnaldi downed Cristian Garin 2-6 6-4 6-3 and Lorenzo Sonego overcame Nicolas Jarry 3-6 7-5 6-4.
Finland handed Croatia their second defeat in Group D with Otto Virtanen getting previous Dino Prizmic 6-4 3-6 6-3 and Emil Ruusuvuori beating Borna Gojo 7-6(3) 6-4 in Split. The end result meant the Netherlands superior to the knockouts.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
