Novak Djokovic

Djokovic eased to a 6-0, 6-3 win over 115th-ranked Spaniard Pablo Andujar in his first singles tournament since winning Wimbledon in July.

Pospisil reached the last-eight by eliminating Israeli qualifier Edan Leshem 6-3, 6-2. But credit to Pablo for fighting and playing a great match as well.” “It was one of the longest games I’ve ever played in my life and I’ve played many, many games in my life.

The 21-time grand-slam champion had only played at Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the Laver Cup this summer.

But credit to Pablo for fighting and playing a great match as well.” “I won seven games in a row and we were fighting in that eighth game for 15 minutes, I think. The Serbian won the opening seven games of the contest before Andujar finally got off the mark following a marathon game that lasted 20 minutes.

Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic returned to the ATP Tour for the first time since claiming his 21st Grand Slam at SW19 and eased to victory on Thursday.

[Tennis News](https://www.tennis365.com/category/tennis-news/) [News](https://www.tennis365.com/category/news/) [ATP Tour](https://www.tennis365.com/category/atp-tour/) But credit to Pablo for fighting and playing a great match as well.” “The first match started off in a perfect way for me. The crowd here is very passionate about the sport, about tennis and I’m really, really happy to be here and to perform here in front of you, so thank you for your support.”

Novak Djokovic and Pablo Andujar faced off for a place in the Tel Aviv Watergen Open quarter-finals.

And last time I was here, I had a fantastic experience. It’s great to see that, because I like that kind of passion and love that comes in from the people towards sports. Djokovic backed up his words and put his injury concerns to bed by blowing away Thursday's opponent and putting in a showman's performance. There had been concerns over whether the Serb would be able to compete in Tel Aviv but he put those to bed in the build-up, saying: "I practiced almost two hours and it was OK. Djokovic has won 21 of them and his class was immediately evident as he notched a bagel on his unfortunate opponent. He was given a rousing reception as he prepared to take on veteran Spaniard Andujar, who has never gone beyond the fourth round of a Grand Slam.

Top-seeded Novak Djokovic looked sharp in his first ATP match in 2 1/2 months as he rolled to a 6-0, 6-3 win over Spain's Pablo Andujar on Thursday to reach ...

British qualifier Liam Broady scored a 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 victory over No. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Top-seeded Casper Ruud of Norway had 18 winners against seven unforced errors while fighting for a 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 win over Chilean qualifier Nicolas Jarry to reach the quarterfinals in Seoul. hardcourt circuit and missed the U.S. Djokovic next faces Canadian lucky loser Vasek Pospisil, who cruised to a 6-3, 6-2 win over Israeli qualifier Edan Leshem. Djokovic broke Andujar's service four times during the 87-minute match.

Novak Djokovic has gotten off to a great start at the inaugural Tel Aviv Open as he crushed Pablo Andujar to progress into the quarterfinal.

Djokovic plays Vasek Pospisil in the Tel Aviv quarterfinal. Going forward, Djokovic is hoping the Tel Aviv crowd stays on his side. Novak Djokovic has gotten off to a great start at the inaugural Tel Aviv Open as he crushed Pablo Andujar to progress into the quarterfinal.

Novak Djokovic is into the quarter-finals of the Tel Aviv Open after a dominant 6-0 6-3 win over Spain's Pablo Andujar.

"I like the court, it's very intimate and it's very loud. But credit to Pablo for fighting and playing a great match as well." "It was one of the longest games I've ever played in my life and I've played many, many games in my life. Despite the lengthy eighth game, Andujar's three represented the fewest amount of games that Djokovic has lost in a match this season. "The first match started off in a perfect way for me," Djokovic said. However, in the eighth game of the match which Andujar won to make it 1-1, Djokovic squandered five break points in a game which contained 11 deuces and lasted 20 minutes.

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Djokovic vs Pospisil Head-to-Head: Both the players have met five times in the past with Djokovic winning all the five contests. - In the first round he faced Tallon Griekspoor, who was the eight seed and lost the first set. They last met five years ago at the Eastbourne International with Djokovic winning it 6-4, 6-3. - Djokovic is looking to improve his rankings before the end of the year as he had a tumultuous season so far. The match is scheduled to be played at 5.30 pm IST Follow Tel Aviv Open LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN Tel Aviv Open LIVE: Top seed Novak Djokovic meets Vasek Pospisil in quarterfinal at Tel Aviv Open – Follow Djokovic vs Pospisil LIVE updates

The 21-time grand-slam champion had only played at Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the Laver Cup this summer.

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But credit to Pablo for fighting and playing a great match as well." However, the 35-year-old Djokovic, now ranked at seven in the world, insisted on the eve of the Tel Aviv event that retirement was not on his agenda. “It was one of the longest games I’ve ever played in my life and I’ve played many, many games in my life.

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"I still have passion and hunger to play at a highest professional level." Djokovic, showing no sign of the right wrist trouble which bothered him in London, will face Canada's 149th-ranked Vasek Pospisil in Friday's quarter-finals. "I won seven games in a row and we were fighting in that eighth game (which took over 20 minutes to complete). But credit to Pablo for fighting and playing a great match as well." His only other appearance had been in the Laver Cup team tournament in London last week. He was always in control against his Spanish rival who he has now defeated three times, taking control of the match by winning the first seven games.

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The Frenchman saved one match point en route to a 6-3, 2-6, 7-6(7) win against third seed Diego Schwartzman in Israel. But whether he tried to control the action or throw in drop shots and angles, Djokovic was always a step ahead. The 28-year-old is up 25 spots to No. But credit to Pablo for fighting and playing a great match as well." "I like the court, it's very intimate and it's very loud. The Serbian showed no ill effects from that defeat in Israel.

Djokovic hadn't played a singles event since winning Wimbledon 10 weeks ago, after refusing to get vaccinated ruled him out of the American hardcourt swing.

We request you to support our award-winning journalism by making a financial contribution towards the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund. But credit to Pablo for fighting and playing a great match as well.” However, the 35-year-old Djokovic, now ranked at seven in the world, insisted on the eve of the Tel Aviv event that retirement was not on his agenda. “It was one of the longest games I’ve ever played in my life and I’ve played many, many games in my life. “The first match started off in a perfect way for me,” said Djokovic, who last played in Israel as a teenager 16 years ago in a Davis Cup tie. He was always in control against his Spanish rival who he has now defeated three times, taking control of the match by winning the first seven games.

Novak Djokovic overcame a tough test from Vasek Pospisil on Friday at the Tel Aviv Watergen Open to maintain his perfect record against the Canadian.

[Wimbledon](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/wimbledon/540/overview). [Constant Lestienne](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/constant-lestienne/lb66/overview) edged fourth-seeded American [Maxime Cressy](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/maxime-cressy/c0bc/overview) 6-7(4), 6-3, 7-6(3) to advance to his first tour-level semi-final. 61 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings, will next meet [Marin Cilic](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/marin-cilic/c977/overview). The Croatian is into his fifth tour-level semi-final of the season after receiving a walkover from [Liam Broady](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/liam-broady/bi23/overview) at the ATP 250 hard-court event. He then hit with consistency in the second set to force the 32-year-old into errors and advance after one hour and 53 minutes. [TV Schedule](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/tv-schedule?utm_source=atp&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=watch_link) Great to see him back.” Credit to him for fighting. “Vasek is one of my best friends on the Tour. With his victory, Djokovic has improved to 6-0 in their ATP Head2Head series, having won all 13 sets they have played. [Wimbledon](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/wimbledon/540/overview) in July, showcased great athleticism to hang in points during the first set. “It was a great, positive win,” Djokovic said in his on-court interview.

Djokovic came through a competitive contest 7-6 (5) 6-3 in Israel.

Second seed Cameron Norrie withdrew ahead of his quarter-final against Jenson Brooksby through illness. Great to see him back.” Credit to him for fighting.

Novak Djokovic, who has dropped to world number seven, had to fight in the first set before winning a tie-break 7-6 (7/5) in 59 minutes.

[Latest Sports News](https://www.news18.com/sports/) and [Breaking News](https://www.news18.com/) here Great to see him back." Credit to him for fighting. The 35-year-old Serb twice broke his rival’s serve in the second to keep his record of never dropping a set against the 32-year-old Canadian. Djokovic, who has dropped to world number seven, had to fight in the first set before winning a tie-break 7-6 (7/5) in 59 minutes. The top-seeded Serb won 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 in just under two hours against the 149th-ranked Canadian to maintain his perfect record in their six meetings.

Novak Djokovic beat Canada's Vasek Pospisil 7-6, 6-3 to reach the semi-finals of the Tel Aviv Open.

“Vasek is one of my best friends on the Tour. Great to see him back.” Credit to him for fighting. Especially towards the end of the first set and the second set. The two players traded breaks of serve at the start of the second set and more brilliant tennis followed, but Djokovic eventually managed to grab a second break and win the match in just under two hours. Novak Djokovic beat Canada's Vasek Pospisil 7-6, 6-3 to reach the semi-finals of the Tel Aviv Open.