Novak Djokovic, the previous world No. 1, marked his return to the courtroom by teaming up with Hamad Medjedovic to safe a 3-0 play-off victory over Greece on Sunday, protecting Serbia in World Group I of the Davis Cup.
In his first aggressive look since his early exit on the U.S. Open, the 37-year-old Djokovic and his 21-year-old accomplice triumphed 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in opposition to Aristotelis Thanos and Petros Tsitsipas, youthful brother of Stefanos Tsitsipas, who withdrew from the match.
On Saturday, Miomir Kecmanovic gave Serbia its first level by beating Thanos 6-3, 6-3, earlier than Djokovic defeated Ioannis Xilas, ranked 770 on the earth, 6-0, 6-1 in simply 45 minutes.
Djokovic mentioned Saturday that it “may be the last time” he performs in entrance of a Belgrade Davis Cup viewers due to a change in format.
“Some young tennis players who will defend the colors of the national team need to take over the helm,” he mentioned.
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