ABU DHABI, Feb. 23 (BNA): Top-ranked Novak Djokovic won his second game – and first tiebreaker – of the year when he beat Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6 (2) on Wednesday to advance to the quarter-finals of the tournament. Dubai Championships.
Djokovic was unable to defend his Australian Open title last month because he was deported from the country for not being vaccinated against the coronavirus.
The 34-year-old Serbian said he missed playing competitively, according to The Associated Press.
“This is my life, this is what I’ve known to do and I’ve been doing it for almost 20 years,” Djokovic said in his interview in court after his victory over his Russian opponent.
“Professional tennis is my love. I enjoy traveling and playing, and I hope to bring some positive feelings and memories to the people who come to watch it.”
Djokovic is a five-time winner of this event. He will next play Czech Jiri Vesely, who advanced by defeating eighth seed Roberto Bautista Agut 6-2, 6-4.
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