Serbia defeated Spain to enhance to 2-0 on the 2023 Davis Cup Finals.

World no.1. Novak Djokovic continued his successful methods with a 6-3, 6-4 Davis Cup win in opposition to Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on Friday.

Djokovic’s triumph in Valencia clinched the tie for Serbia and secured its place within the Davis Cup Ultimate 8 in Malaga in November.

“I’m on cloud 9, as you may say, with the whole lot the has been taking place recently on the tennis courtroom,” Novak mentioned post-match, alluding to his titles in Cincinnati and on the US Open. “Clearly taking part in for Serbia, for my nation, is one thing fully completely different. It’s an enormous duty and strain, but in addition an unimaginable privilege and honour. I’m actually glad that I used to be in a position to contribute with a vital level to qualify for Malaga with this win.”

Laslo Djere opened the tie with a 6-4, 6-4 win in opposition to Albert Ramos-Vinolas to provide Serbia a 1-0 lead in opposition to hosts Spain, who at the moment are eradicated from competition for the Ultimate 8.

Serbia will face Czech Republic, who’re additionally certified for the Ultimate 8, on Saturday to find out who finishes first in Group C.

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