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Novak Djokovic Eyes 100th ATP Title After Reaching Brisbane International QF
Novak Djokovic defeated Gael Monfils with a score of 6-3, 6-3 to make it to the quarters in a bid to earn his 100th ATP career title.
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Novak Djokovic progressed to the quarterfinals of the Brisbane International tennis tournament on Thursday, January 2.
The Serb defeated Gael Monfils with a score of 6-3, 6-3 to make it to the quarters in a bid to earn his 100th ATP career title.
The Serbian tennis star successfully broke his opponent’s serve on his only opportunity in the first set.
Novak Djokovic took just 36 minutes to win the first set 4-1.
Monfils, on the other hand, made an error by missing an easy forehand shot while serving a score of 1-1 in the second set.
Djokovic will face American player, Reilly Opelka in the quarterfinals of the Brisbane International 2025.
Opelka reached the last eight round by defeating Italian player Matteo Arnaldi in a close match that ended with two tie-break sets, 7-6 (11-9) and 7-6 (7-4).
This will be the first time Djokovic and Opelka face each other in a tennis match.
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“Opelka has been injured and he struggled a lot for a couple of years,” said Djokovic.
The 37-year-old added, “My gosh, I’m going to have to probably step back a few steps for that first serve.”
A day before, Djokovic, along with his patner Nick Kyrgios were eliminated from the Brisbane International tournament after losing their second-round doubles match to the top-seeded pair, Nikola Mektic and Michael Venus on Wednesday, January 1.
Last year, Djokovic’s campaign was marred with injuries, although he showed relentlessness on the court. He did not win any big title and made early round exits in major tournaments.
After a disappointing 2024, the Paris Olympic champion will look to start the new tennis season on a high. Capturing his 100th ATP career title would be a great way to do so.
Many have also speculated that 2025 could be the last year of Djokovic’s professional tennis career. Of the original “Big Four”- Roger Federrer, Rafael Nadal-Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic”, the Serb is the only active player while the remaining three have retired.
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