Djokovic Dispatches Kecmanovic In Belgrade

Novak Djokovic made quick work of Miomir Kecmanovic Friday at the Serbia Open with a 6-1, 6-3 win. The Serbian advances to the semi-finals of the ATP 250, as he seeks his third title at home.

The World No. 1 is playing in just his second event since winning the Australian Open. He opened his clay-court season last week in Monte-Carlo where he was upset by Daniel Evans. On Wednesday, he comfortably dispatched Soonwoo Kwon and was just as solid against Kecmanovic, taking charge of points early and coming to the net regularly. 

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It was the first meeting between the two compatriots with Djokovic in full command from first point to last. He broke the 21-year-old’s first service game and then established greater dominance by breaking him again to love for 5-1. The most competitive game was when Djokovic came through five Deuce points when he served for the first set

It was all smooth sailing until Djokovic went to serve for the match at 5-2, and got broken. The Serbian rebounded quickly, breaking right back to wrap up the win in one hour and 15 minutes.

He faces the winner of Aslan Karatsev and Gianluca Mager on Saturday.

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