Serbian Novak Djokovic advances to second round at Astana Open

Novak Djokovic reached the second round of the Astana Open by winning 6-1, 6-1 over Cristian Garin on Wednesday.

The Serb is aiming for a third title in a row at this tournament.

Djokovic only lost six points on serve. He won the last five games, ending the debate after 62 minutes.

Djokovic won the Tel Aviv tournament last week.

“It was a great performance from start to finish,” Djokovic said. In a new tournament, where the conditions are different, the first match is never easy. »

“We try to adapt, but I did it perfectly, I couldn’t have played better. »

Djokovic will have Botic van de Zandschulp as his next rival.

World’s highest-ranked Carlos Alcaraz lost in the first round on Tuesday, in his first match since Flushing Meadows.

His triumph there earned him access to the top of the ATP.

Stefanos Tsitsipas reached the quarter-finals beating Italian Luca Nardi 7-6 (2), 7-6 (3).

Roberto Bautista Agut also reached the quarter-finals with a 6-1, 7-6 (5) advantage over Pavel Kotov.

Marin Cilic, who lost in the final in Tel Aviv, defeated Oscar Otte 5-7, 7-6(4), 6-2.

He will find on his way Karen Khachanov, in the second round.

To see in video


source site-41