Djokovic vs Cilic Highlights – Tel Aviv Final Highlights: Novak Djokovic has won his third title this year as he defeated Marin Cilic 6-3, 6-4 in straight sets to win the title at the Tel Aviv Watergen Open on Sunday. With this, the Serbian has won his 89th ATP title of his career. He also became the first man to win a title on hard, clay (Rome) and grass courts (Wimbledon) this season. Follow Tel Aviv Open FINAL LIVE & Novak Djokovic FINAL LIVE Updates with InsideSport.IN
Tel Aviv Open FINAL: Novak Djokovic clinches third title of the year, defeats Marin Cilic in straight sets in final of Tel Aviv Open – Check Highlights
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@djokernnole defeats Cilic 6-3 6-4 for his 89th ATP title and 3rd this year! pic.twitter.com/3WPjP6Agws
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) October 2, 2022
Tel Aviv Open FINAL: Novak Djokovic clinches third title of the year, defeats Marin Cilic in straight sets in final of Tel Aviv Open – Check Highlights
Djokovic vs Cilic Highlights: Djokovic sent out a string message to the rest of the players on the tour that he is back at his best as he did not lose a single set at the indoor hard-court ATP 250 tournment this week. Cilic entered the final having faced just four break points all week, but he was under pressure tremendous pressure against Djokovic.
Djokovic consistently threatened his opponent’s serve with his play and dominated his own service games. The top seed broke Cilic once in the serve and didn’t allow his opponent to even give him a big challenge as he won the first set 6-3. In the second set, Djokovic yet again asserted his dominance as he broke Cilic in his very first service game and took 2-0 lead. That advantage proved to be enough as Djokovic claimed the crown after one hour and 35 minutes.
Djokovic is the fifth player to earn at least three tour-level titles this season, joining Carlos Alcaraz (5), Rafael Nadal (4), Andrey Rublev (3) and Casper Ruud (4). The Serbian will try to claim his fourth trophy of 2022 next week at the Astana Open.
Tel Aviv Open FINAL: Novak Djokovic clinches third title of the year, defeats Marin Cilic in straight sets in final of Tel Aviv Open – Check Highlights
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