Djokovic powers Serbia into Davis Cup quarters, Britain win again
The Hindu
Djokovic eased to a 6-3, 6-4 success against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina to give his country an unassailable 2-0 lead in Valencia after Laslo Djere’s earlier 6-4, 6-4 win over Albert Ramos-Vinolas.
Novak Djokovic returned to the court just five days after his historic U.S. Open title triumph to lead Serbia into the Davis Cup quarter-finals on Friday, while Andy Murray helped Britain edge past Switzerland.
World number one Djokovic eased to a 6-3, 6-4 success against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina to give his country an unassailable 2-0 lead in Valencia after Laslo Djere's earlier 6-4, 6-4 win over Albert Ramos-Vinolas.
It was Djokovic's first appearance in the team competition since Serbia's semi-final loss to Croatia in 2021.
The 36-year-old won a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title last weekend with a straight-sets triumph against Daniil Medvedev in the U.S. Open final.
"I'm on cloud nine with everything that has happened recently on the tennis court," Djokovic said.
"Playing for Serbia, for my country, is something completely different.
"It's a huge responsibility and pressure, but it's also a privilege and an honour."
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