In the encounter with Nishikori, Djokovic continued to start the match slowly, quickly missing the first break in set 1. The former world No. 1's form continues to be questioned when he let Nishikori break through in the 5th game. Set 1, Nole conceded a net with a score of 2-6.
It was thought that the game situation had been decided. However, in set 2, Nole had a performance that was right at his level.
The 31-year-old tennis player continuously attacked and quickly had a series of break opportunities. Nole did not waste any important points, winning 3 breaks and winning the set with a score of 6-1.
The developments on the pitch became more dramatic than ever in set 3. Djokovic quickly broke Nishikori's break. However, that advantage did not last long as the Japanese tennis player quickly regained it afterwards.
In the 7th and 9th games, when Nishikori was exhausted, Nole took advantage to break the game and quickly ended the set with a score of 6-3.
Winning the 2-1 match, Djokovic reached the semi-finals of a tournament for the first time in the 2018 season. The next opponent he will have to overcome is Rafael Nadal. In the previous match, the "king of clay" had a spectacular comeback against Fabio fognini with a score of 4-6, 6-1, 6-2.
