The result of 6:3, 6:3 secured his passage to the round of 16 of this prestigious competition.
Although he already won the doubles with Nick Kyrgios the day before, Djokovic showed in the singles why he is rightfully considered the favorite to win the title. He started the match with a break in the second game, taking an early 3:0 lead and routinely winning the first set.
The second set brought somewhat stronger resistance from Hijikata, who, as the 73rd tennis player in the world, qualified for the tournament thanks to a special invitation from the organizers.
However, Djokovic once again took away his opponent’s serve at a crucial moment, in the seventh game, and secured the victory without difficulty.
Comodo triunfo para Novak Djokovic
El tenista serbio volvoí a jugar en individual y lo hizo con un triunfo por la vía rápida contra Hijikata (6-3 6-3)
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This match was the first match between Djokovic and Hijikata, and the Serbian tennis player is currently focused on winning his 100th ATP title, which would write a new page in the history of tennis.
In the next round, the experienced Frenchman Gael Monfils awaits him, which will surely be an interesting challenge for the continuation of the tournament.
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