Djokovic starts Serbia Open with straight sets win

World number 1 Novak Djokovic beat Kwon Soon-woo in straight sets, 6-1, 6-3, in his first match at the Serbia Open in his hometown of Belgrade.

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Published:22nd Apr, 2021 at 3:57 PM

Djokovic easily overcame the South Korean in less than 90 minutes to qualify for the quarterfinals of the ATP 250 tournament, which was reinstituted this year after a pause of eight years, Xinhua reports.

In the next stage, Djokovic will face compatriot Miomir Kecmanovic who defeated Arthur Rinderknech.

World number 10 Mateo Berrettini also qualified for the quarter-finals by beating Marco Cecchinato.

The prize money for the tournament, played at the Novak Tennis Center in Belgrade until April 25, is 650,000 euros.

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Djokovic starts Serbia Open with straight sets win

World number 1 Novak Djokovic beat Kwon Soon-woo in straight sets, 6-1, 6-3, in his first match at the Serbia Open in his hometown of Belgrade.

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