Novak Djokovic shook off the rust and battled for more than 90 minutes to take his debut match at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel in Acapulco on Tuesday evening. The Serbian improved to 3-0 against Slovakian veteran Martin Klizan with a 6-3, 7-6(4) victory at the ATP World Tour 500 event. “I wasn’t expecting an easy match, that’s for sure," Djokovic said. "I haven’t played an official tour match since Australia, one Davis Cup only. "So I was looking forward to coming out on the court and playing ... I got Klizan in the first round, who’s well known for playing his best tennis on the big stage against the top players. He’s not afraid. "Overall it was a good performance....
Rafael Nadal comes up with a brilliant passing shot to bring up set points against Mischa Zverev at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel. Photo: Getty Images. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com.
Top two seeds Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal receive warm welcomes to Acapulco as thousands attend their practices ahead of the Abierto Mexicano Telcel. Photo: Abierto Mexicano
Novak Djokovic reacts to an amazing welcome at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel, his first ATP World Tour event in Latin America. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com.
Rafael Nadal reflects on his run in Australia, how he has recovered and the chances of winning a third title at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com.