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“Best Pair of Doubles”: Novak Djokovic Wary of Croatia Challenge at Davis Cup 2021 Semifinals

Published 12/03/2021, 5:16 AM EST

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Novak Djokovic is currently taking command of Team Serbia at the prestigious Davis Cup 2021. Edging past Kazakhstan, Team Serbia has advanced into the final 4 of the competition. Now, they’ll face the strong side of Croatia, to secure their place in the finals and move closer to the title.

Notably, Novak Djokovic was all praise for his Croatian counterparts. In fact, the Serb believes Croatia has the best pair of doubles in the world.

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Novak Djokovic nervous ahead of their match against Team Croatia

After an incredible 2021 season, Novak Djokovic has his eyes set on yet another title. For the same, his Team Serbia is overpowering players handsomely at Davis Cup 2021, having qualified for the semi-finals of the competition already.

Now, Novak Djokovic and teammates will lock horns with Marin Cilic’s Croatia. However, Djokovic appears to be a bit nervous ahead of his next battle. Regardless, he was all praise for a few of the players from Croatia’s side.

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Djokovic said, “It is true that there is a great rivalry with Croatia and that this match has an additional meaning for us. There is always extra pressure and motivation to win.”

“I know Cilic very well, Gojo is one of the biggest surprises of the tournament and they have the best pair of doubles in the world,” he added. Do you think Djokovic seems nervous ahead of their semi-final clash?

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Tennis world might witness Djokovic vs Medvedev in the finals of the Davis Cup

On the other hand, Daniil Medvedev’s Russian Tennis Federation has also confirmed their place in the final four. RTF will be up against Team Germany in the semi-finals of the competition. It is no secret, Medvedev is performing on a different level this year, having registered his maiden Major Slam at US Open 2021.

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Undoubtedly, he’d wish to continue his top form at the Davis Cup as well. As Djokovic continues to play his best tennis ever, fans across the globe are expecting a fierce contest in the finals between RTF and Serbia.

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Atri Bhatt is a Tennis author at EssentiallySports. He is pursuing his Master's degree in Sports Management from Deakin University, Australia. In addition to critically analysing the game, he also plays tennis professionally.
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