Dubai Open Highlights: Djokovic defeats Griekspoor – World No.1 Novak Djokovic clinched a dominating straight set win in the second round of Dubai Open 2023. Djokovic won the contest 6-2, 6-3 on Wednesday, 1st March 2023. Djokovic struggled against qualifier Tomas Machac in his previous game that went into three sets. The Serbian made a terrific comeback against Griekspoor to enter the quarterfinals. Follow Dubai Open 2023 LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
Dubai Open Highlights: Novak Djokovic defeats Tallon Griekspoor in straight sets in Dubai Open second round, advances to quarterfinals – Watch Highlights
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Djokovic delivers in Dubai 📬
13 trips to @DDFTennis, 13 QFs following a 6-2, 6-3 triumph over Griekspoor#DDFTennis | @DjokerNole pic.twitter.com/vvafquRHaS
— ATP Tour (@atptour) March 1, 2023
“It’s been a great evening for me tonight,” said Djokovic post-match. “Yesterday I really had to work hard to get a win. Tonight, right from the blocks, I think I was sharp. I played definitely better-quality tennis than I did last night.”
“Maybe the last three or four games weren’t the best to close the match, but I managed to find a good serve in the end. I’m very pleased with the performance and with the way I felt on the court, and hopefully things can go in the right direction for tomorrow,” he added.
Djokovic broke the No. 39-ranked Dutchman four times to race to an 82-minute victory against one of the in-form players on the ATP Tour. “He’s got a lot of firepower in his game,” said Djokovic. “His serve and forehand, those are two of his favourite shots. He tries to dictate the points from the back of the court with the forehand, and I knew that I had to take the time away from him.”
“I did well. He’s one of the most-improved players on the Tour. New generations are coming, but I’m not afraid,” he concluded.
With the win, Djokovic improved his ATP Head2Head series lead against Griekspoor to 2-0, after he also defeated the Dutchman in straight sets at the 2021 US Open. The World No. 1 was pleased with the way he handled the challenge of an opponent he had minimal experience against.
