Reigning World No.1 and Australian Open 2020 champion, Novak Djokovic will lock horns with Nitto ATP World Tour Finals winner Stefanos Tsitsipas in an all-exciting final clash at the Dubai … "Djokovic has been in fine form in the first two months of the season, winning all of his matches as Serbia triumphed at the inaugural ATP Cup and then claiming a record-extending eighth Australian Open title.A three-week break from competition after Melbourne had the desired effect for the 16-time Grand Slam champion.Djokovic did not drop a set in his opening four matches in Dubai and when he was finally tested against France's Gael Monfils in Friday's semi-finals, came back from a set down and fought off three match points in the second-set tie-break.Once he moved a set and a break up against 21-year-old Tsitsipas, it looked to be another formality.Tsitsipas, who was aiming for back-to-back titles after winning last week's Marseille Open, looked to be tiring as Djokovic broke for 3-2, only for the Greek to instantly level. "It was very close even though it was a straight-set win," said Djokovic, who also won the Dubai titles in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2013. He was pushed hard by Gaël Monfils in the semifinals, saving three match points before improving to 17-0 against the hard-hitting but inconsistent French veteran.

Only three players—Andy Roddick, Ivo Karlovic, and … Stefanos Tsitsipas could join rarefied air with a win over Novak Djokovic in Saturday’s Dubai final. That is my most successful and preferred surface.”Only 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer, who is recovering from a knee operation, has beaten Djokovic in the Dubai final — in 2015.Djokovic has an 18th major in his sights at the French Open later this year, and his emphatic start to 2020 marks him out as a serious challenger to Nadal at Roland Garros.“I’m just grateful that I’m playing well, feeling well,” Djokovic said. But it proved to be a false dawn as Djokovic refocused to break again and then clinch victory on the first of three championship points with a backhand winner. I’ve been playing great tennis on the hard courts. Although he dropped his serve once, he converted all three break points against the 21-year-old Greek to move 3-2 ahead in their career meetings.“I’m trying to embrace the moment and appreciate where I am,” the 32-year-old Djokovic said. "I was fortunate to hold my serve at the start of the match. I feel great on the court. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after he beats Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in the final match of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. "I have played really well in most of the matches.
Analysis and opinion from the BBC's tennis correspondent.How to get into tennis - it's fun, will keep you fit and caters for all levels and abilities. Novak Djokovic has won 20 or more consecutive matches on seven separate occasions - including a streak of 43 in 2010-11World number one Novak Djokovic won. “For sure, I would love to see myself holding that trophy.”More AP tennis: https://apnews.com/apf-Tennis and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSerbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after he beats Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in the final match of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. “I try not to think about predictions.”The second-seeded Tsitsipas lost in last year’s final to Federer.Here he missed out on a second straight title — and sixth of his career — after clinching the Open 13 in Marseille last weekend without dropping a set.“It’s disappointing trying so hard and not really getting the final result that you want,” the sixth-ranked Tsitsipas said. Still Undefeated: Djokovic wins Dubai for fifth time, now 18-0 in 2020. Find your nearest court and learn the basics with our guide.Get the latest tennis headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online.World number one Novak Djokovic won the Dubai Tennis Championships for the first time since 2013 with a straight-set win over Stefanos Tsitsipas.The 32-year-old Serb, who extends his winning streak to 21 matches, clinched his fifth Dubai title with a 6-3 6-4 win over the Greek second seed.After a tight start, Djokovic broke for 5-3 with a wonderful cross-court backhand winner and held for the set.He served out for victory after another decisive break for 5-4 in the second.Djokovic had been calm on court throughout the week, often meditating in his chair on the changeovers, but roared with emotion as he celebrated winning his 79th career title.

“This has been one of the best starts of all the seasons I had in my career. (Source: Reuters) World number one Novak Djokovic eased past Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3 6-4 to lift his fifth Dubai Tennis Championships title on Saturday, extending his unbeaten start to the 2020 season. World number one Novak Djokovic wins the Dubai Tennis Championships for the first time since 2013 with a straight-set win over Stefanos Tsitsipas. World number one Novak Djokovic eased past Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3 6-4 to lift his fifth Dubai Tennis Championships title on Saturday, extending his unbeaten start to the 2020 season. Novak Djokovic poses with the trophy after winning the Dubai Open final.
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