Novak Djokovic wins at Basel Davidoff Swiss Indoors

Novak Djokovic defeated Andreas Beck 6-3, 7-5 to advance to the second round of the Basel Davidoff Swiss Indoors tennis tournament.

Djokovic twice broke Beck’s serve for a 5-1 lead, but dropped serve and then wasted a set point at 5-2. He replied with a service game at love, clinching the set with a drop volley.

The second set went with serve through 10 games, though Djokovic had to rally from 15-40 when trailing 4-3. Djokovic created his break opportunity with a double-fisted backhand passing shot, then took it when Beck sent a forehand long.

Djokovic got match point with his 10th ace and won when Beck netted a forehand.

“I think for the first match I played quite well," assessed Djokovic. "I think the surface is good. My strokes were very solid today. I think I should have done a better job on his serve in the second set. I had many opportunities to have finished off the match in a shorter time but he pulled out some good serves. In the end, victory was there and that is what matters.”

Djokovic said he had received “great hospitality” at Federer’s home event.

“It’s normal that everyone is looking at him,” Djokovic said. “Bottom line is that he’s the best in the world.”

In the next round Novak Djokovic meets Jan Hernych, who beat Peter Luczak 6-3, 6-4.



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