Novak Djokovic’s dream of the final in the Davis Cup has burst. The Serbian team stumbled in the match against Croatia. The world number one had won his game.
Novak Djokovic missed the Davis Cup final with Serbia. The tennis world number one and his team were beaten 1: 2 in the semi-finals in Madrid against Croatia on Friday evening. After Borna Gojo had surprisingly brought the Croatians into the lead with a 4: 6, 6: 3, 6: 2 against Dusan Lajovic, Djokovic equaled after a strong performance with a 6: 4, 6: 2 in the top singles against Marin Cilic. In doubles, the 34-year-old was alongside Filip Krajinovic against the Croatian top double Nikola Mektic / Mate Pavic at 5: 7, 1: 6 in the end but without a chance. The Croatians are in the final for the fourth time.
The German tennis team will face Russia in the second semifinals this Saturday (1 p.m. / Servus TV). Michael Kohlmann’s team goes into the game against the top favorites for US Open Champion Daniil Medwedew and fifth in the world rankings Andrei Rublev as outsiders, but confident in the game. “We’re here now to get the thing,” said Kohlmann confidently. In addition to Jan-Lennard Struff, Dominik Koepfer will probably be used again. In doubles, Germany relies again on the duo Kevin Krawietz / Tim Pütz, who were still unbeaten in the finals.
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