Dubai/UNI: World No 1 Novak Djokovic defeated Russia's Karen Khachanov 6-2, 6-2 to reach the semi-finals of Dubai Tennis Championships, here.
Four-time former titlist Djokovic extended his perfect record to 16-0 in 2020 on Thursday night, after beating seventh-seeded Russian Karen Khachanov 6-2, 6-2 in 67 minutes at the Aviation Club. With this win, Novak Djokovic confirmed that he will remain at No 1 in the ATP Rankings on Monday.
''I don't know if I'm playing the best tennis of my career, that's a big statement, but I'm feeling and playing well,'' said Djokovic, who struck 19 winners against Khachanov.
''I like the conditions, but in windy conditions, it's not easy to serve and find rhythm. I know it wasn't Karen's day, but I think I played a very solid match. I'm trying to be in the present and execute my game plan, '' he added.
The Serbian star will next face third-seeded Gael Monfils, whom he leads 16-0 in their ATP Head2Head series. Monfils matched Djokovic's tour-leading 16th match win of the season (16-2) by defeating Richard Gasquet 6-3, 6-3 in an all-French clash, to conclude the four play.
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