Great Djokovic dismisses Khachanov in straight sets

Nole concedes just 6 games to the Russian

Djokovic

Novak Djokovic starts the new season with a very convincing win over Karen Khachanov in the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi (6-4 6-2).

Nole looked perfect to control the match from the beginning with end avenging (in a way) his loss to the Russian in the final of the recent ATP1000 in Paris.

Novak Djokovic vs Karen Khachanov 2018 Mubadala Semi Final Highlights

Djokovic about the new generation

Nole admitted that the new generation is there to challenge the dominance of the old guard (Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic himself) to comment

“So far Top 3 guys have been able to keep their positions for many years but the face of tennis is changing. You have more challenges from the younger generation and it is good. As a fan, I salute that change.

It was a roller coaster ride. The season has taught me a lot. As a tennis player and as a person, I had to dig deep and switch tables in my favour.”

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The final vs. Anderson

Nole will face Kevin Anderson in the final in Adu Dhabi. The H2H is 8-1 for Djokovic that hs won the last 8 matches.

H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Kevin Anderson

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