Novak Djokovic had a tough match and needed more than two hours to reach the last 16 after defeating Tomas Machak in 3 sets 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (1).

Novak DjokovicPhoto: James Gourley / Shutterstock Editorial / Profimedia

Novak Djokovic, a difficult victory against the Czech Tomas Makhach – The athlete is not among the hundred best players in the world

The world leader played a heated match against Tomas Machak (130 ATP), in which he lost a set.

Djokovic managed to win the match after 2 hours and 27 minutes, needing more than an hour to win in the deciding set.

The tie-break between them was made.

With such success, Novak Djokovic will play in the 1/8 finals, where he will meet with Tallon Grikspur (39 ATP). The Dutchman defeated Constant Lestien (56 ATP) in 3 sets with a score of 6-4, 3-6, 6-2.

The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships will take place from February 27 to March 4 on hard, is in the ATP 500 category and has a total prize fund of $2,855,495. Titled champion – Andriy Rublev (2022).