Djokovic had submitted a request for a special exemption which would have allowed him to play. America has a national health emergency policy designed to curb the spread of the virus in place until May. The 22-time Grand Slam champion had been hoping to play at the Masters 1000 event in Indian Wells but is currently banned from entering the country as he is not vaccinated against COVID-19. Heading into tomorrow’s clash, Zverev overwhelmingly leads the head-to-head 5-0. Meanwhile Rublev defeated Botic Van De Zandschulp 6-3 7-6(3) to secure his spot in the last four. Zverev has had the best week in some time after a 7-5 6-4 victory over Lorenzo Sonego. The first semi-final in Dubai will see Alexander Zverev take on Andrey Rublev. Next for Djokovic will be either Borna Coric or Daniil Medvedev in what promises to be a thrilling semi-final. But I’m really, really glad with the way I played under pressure.”ĭjokovic will be pleased with his level of play under pressure as he looks to pick up some valuable ranking points in Dubai. “There’s not much that is separating both players. Really one or two points can always decide of matches like this.
Love-30 at 5-4 for him, found a couple of good serves, good plays. Fortunately for me, I also found the rhythm on my serve throughout the second set and held my serve. “He was winning his service games comfortably. I think he’s got one of the best serves in the game, so in the second set until that 11th game in the second set, I didn’t really have too many chances against his serve.
I wish him all the best for the rest of the season. Very lovable guy, a great relationship with everyone. One of the best guys on the Tour, definitely,” Djokovic told the ATP website. However after a tough opening round win over Tomas Machac, Djokovic has responded in convincing fashion after defeating Tallon Griekspoor and Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets.Īfter his win over Hurkacz Djokovic had some positive things to say about the Pole about his personality and on-court talent, “It was a challenging match as it always is against Hubert. The Serb still hasn’t lost since losing the final at the ATP Masters 1000 event in Paris after Djokovic beat Hurkacz in straight sets in Dubai.Īfter winning both Adelaide and the Australian Open, Djokovic had arrived in some doubts to his fitness after suffering a hamstring injury in Melbourne.
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