Novak Djokovic is back legitimizing his claim to be the world no. 1. The player made his comeback at this year’s Monte Carlo Masters, however, he could not reign it. In other tournaments as well, he had to settle for playing a few matches. Nonetheless, the Serbian player got his momentum back and won the Italian Open on Sunday after defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets.\

Legendary American tennis star Chris Evert was one of the first few to congratulate him on scripting history once again.

Chrissie Evert praises Djokovic

Evert took to her Twitter to wish Djokovic on his victory. as she wrote, “Well… It didn’t take long for @DjokerNole to get his brilliant game back!” She praised Novak for manifesting his game into victory and winning the title after a long halt. Moreover, praises have been showered from all over the world on Novak Djokovic for winning his sixth Italian Open.

Novak Djokovic in 2022

Djokovic had been on a hiatus after the Australian Open over the issue of vaccination. His hiatus continued because of the vaccine regulations by other countries. He finally made a comeback at the Monte Carlo Masters, however, could not get past the third-round.

After that, he played Serbia Open, in which Andrey Rublev defeated him in the finals. Further on, Djokovic faced defeat by the young tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz Garfia at the Madrid Open semis.

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However, the world no. 1 broke this streak and won his sixth Italian Open by defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final,  6-0, 7-6 (7/5). In the same tournament, Djokovic also achieved the 1000th win of his career.  Now, we are excited to see how the Serbian player will continue his streak and what all wonders are left to see.

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