In a remarkable display of tennis prowess, Novak Djokovic propelled Serbia into the Davis Cup quarterfinals just five days after clinching the US Open title.
The world number one delivered a commanding performance, triumphing with a score of 6-3, 6-4 against Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, thereby establishing an unassailable 2-0 lead for his nation in Valencia. This victory followed Laslo Djere's earlier triumph over Albert Ramos-Vinolas.
Notably, this marked Djokovic's return to the team competition, his first appearance since Serbia's semi-final loss to Croatia in 2021. Fresh from securing his record-equaling 24th Grand Slam title at the US Open, the 36-year-old Serbian showcased his unwavering prowess.
Djokovic's victory in the first set came through a crucial break in the eighth game, setting the tone for the match. In the second set, he mounted a remarkable comeback from a 4-1 deficit, stringing together five consecutive games to seal the win.
Serbia's path to the Davis Cup quarterfinals was solidified, with the knockout phase scheduled for Malaga in November. This success followed Serbia's comprehensive 3-0 victory over South Korea earlier in the week, underscoring their prowess in team competition.
It's worth noting that Djokovic played a pivotal role in Serbia's historic Davis Cup title win back in 2010, cementing his legacy as a formidable force in international tennis.
