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Djoko-led Serbia down Austria in opener
Updated On: 28 November, 2021 08:29 AM IST | Paris | AFP
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Novak Djokovic celebrates the win over Dennis Novak. Pic/AFP
Novak Djokovic sped past Austria’s Dennis Novak as Serbia thumped Austria 3-0 in their Davis Cup opening match at Innsbruck on Friday. Djokovic took an hour to beat Novak 6-3, 6-2 after Dusan Lajovic saw off Gerald Melzer 7-6, 3-6, 7-5 behind closed doors due to a resurgence of the Coronavirus in Austria.
Nikola Cacic and Filip Krajinovic then beat Oliver Marach and Philipp Oswald 6-4, 4-6, 6-3. Djokovic is attempting to end an already memorable year on a high after claiming three of the season’s four Grand Slams. “I love to play for my country, when they need me, I’m here,” Djokovic said after his match.
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