World no.1 Novak Djokovic produced a rock-solid efficiency on Friday on the Davis Cup Finals, defeating Dennis Novak 6-3, 6-2 to provide Serbia a 2-0 lead in opposition to Austria in Group F in Insbruck.

The 34-year-old tennis ace was dominant all through the match, profitable 85 % of his first serve factors and breaking thrice to document his thirty fifth Davis Cup singles win, essentially the most ever by a Serbian participant.

Djokovic, who led Serbia to the Davis Cup title in 2010, backed up Dusan Lajovic’s win by placing 13 winners and committing simply three unforced errors to seal the triumph after 58 minutes. He didn’t face a single break level.

“It feels nice to play for Serbia once more,” Djokovic mentioned. “We’re a part of a person sport, however I like to play for my nation and I attempt to play after they want me. It has been a protracted 12 months, however you at all times discover additional motivation enjoying on your nation.”

Earlier, Lajovic gave Serbia 1-0 lead, beating Gerald Melzer 7-6 (5), 3-6, 7-5 in two hours and 42 minutes on the Olympiahalle.

Nikola Cacic and Filip Krajinovic beat Oliver Marach and Philipp Oswald in a lifeless rubber doubles, 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-3.

Serbia will play in opposition to Germany tomorrow on the similar time (16.00 CET).

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