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World No. 1 Novak Djokovic made a slow start for the second match in a row, but once again eked out a three-set win to advance to the semifinals of the Serbia Open on Thursday. The 34-year-old trailed by a set and a break before producing a spirited fightback to dispose of fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic.
Just a day prior, the World No. 1 surrendered the opener to fellow Serb Laslo Djere before prevailing 2-6, 7-6(6), 7-6(4).
Novak Djokovic vs Miomir Kecmanovic score
Djokovic bounced back from the loss of the first set to eke out a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 win against Miomir Kecmanovic.
Novak Djokovic vs Miomir Kecmanovic winner
With his victory against Kecmanovic, Djokovic improved his record against fellow Serbians to 27-4. His win-loss record for the season stands at 4-2.
Novak Djokovic vs Miomir Kecmanovic recap
For the second straight match, Djokovic found himself struggling early as he dropped the first set against Kecmanovic 6-4. The Serb was unable to find his rhythm early on and made far too many unforced errors.
After trading breaks early in the second set, the World No. 1 made his move in the eighth game. Djokovic lured the 22-year-old Kecmanovic to the net with a delicate drop shot before firing a forehand winner to earn break point. Kecmanovic handed Djokovic the break after pushing a forehand down-the-line wide.
Djokovic then held serve comfortably to level the match.
Djokovic and Kecmanovic traded service holds for the first six games of the third set, before the two-time Serbia Open champion broke to love to take a 4-3 lead.
Kecmanovic was broken once again when he served to stay in the match, hitting two double faults in succession. Djokovic converted his first match point with a backhand winner, celebrating by raising both fists and letting out a prolonged roar.
The World No. 1 will face either Karen Khachanov or Thiago Monteiro in the semifinals.
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