Novak Djokovic units sights on Roland Garros title after profitable Belgrade Open on residence soil

Novak Djokovic gained his first title on clay this season as he defeated Slovakian Alex Molcan within the closing of the Belgrade Open ATP 250 occasion on Saturday in entrance of his residence followers. Novak Djokovic gained the Belgrade Open on Saturday (Reuters Photo)HIGHLIGHTSNovak Djokovic gained the Belgrade Open in entrance of his residence followers on SaturdayDjokovic mentioned he’s aiming to win the French Open title at Roland Garros subsequent monthDjokovic has gained the French Open title solely as soon as up to now in his professionWorld No. 1 Novak Djokovic has set his sights on French Open title after profitable the Belgrade Open in entrance of his residence followers on Saturday. Djokovic defeated Slovakian Alex Molcan 6-4, 6-3 after a wobbly begin within the males’s singles closing of the ATP 250 occasion.Djokovic ended his lengthy await a title on the tour because the Belgrade Open triumph was his first since profitable the Australian Open in February. It was an erratic show as Djokovic misplaced his serve thrice within the first set earlier than staging a dominant comeback.He was given a standing ovation by the house followers after the win within the closing. Djokovic ended a patch run on clay with the title at residence. The Serb was overwhelmed within the closing of Rome Masters by Rafael Nadal earlier this month. He additionally suffered an exit within the final 16 at Monte Carlo Masters and semi-final exit at Serbia Open.But Djokovic struck a contented determine as he lifted the trophy. Djokovic went down in straight units towards Rafael Nadal within the closing of final yr’s French Open. The Serb has gained the Roland Garros solely as soon as in his profession.”I want to thank everyone who turned up and made this a memorable day, I have to admit that part of my mind is already in Paris,” Djokovic mentioned.No translation wanted…Roland-Garros effectively and actually on @DjokerNole’s thoughts after his Belgrade title (Sound ON) pic.twitter.com/cIB0mCaTNY— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) May 29, 2021
“It was an easy decision to enter this tournament, I never had any seconds thoughts and I am delighted that we came through so magnificently with this event.”I’m aiming for the title at Roland Garros,” he added.Djokovic has been drawn as the No. 1 seed at French Open, starting May 31. The World No. 1, defending champion Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have been grouped in the same half of the draw.Click here for IndiaToday.in’s complete coverage of the coronavirus pandemic.