Novak Djokovic dominates Stefanos Tsitsipas to win fifth Dubai trophy and 79th career title

(AFP)

Novak Djokovic captured his 79th career title on Saturday while he gained the Dubai Championships for the fifth time, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4 in the final.

The world primary is now on an 18-0 winning run this season, and 21-0 overall due to the fact past due 2019, as he ended an eight-healthy win streak for his Greek opponent, champion last weekend in Marseille.

Djokovic claimed his 1/3 trophy of 2020 after supporting Serbia to the ATP Cup and triumphing an eighth Australian Open.

It is likewise the seventh time that the 32-12 months-antique has won more than 20 fits at the trot.

Tsitsipas lost his 2d straight very last in Dubai after going down to Roger Federer a year ago.

"It became near in each sets," Djokovic said. "A few factors determined it, I've had a excellent week.

"I'm most pleased with my consistency this week, especially on shots from the baseline."

The top seed produced a sincere win in 79 mins after a near-name semi-final where he stored three suit factors towards Gael Monfils.

"I turned into only a factor from going out, I won't had been here," the winner said. "But it shows how speedy matters can turn.

"I admire the moment, I've without a doubt played properly in my fits this week. There have been some ups and downs, but it is normal."

Djokovic broke for 5-3 inside the beginning set and served it out moments later.

The second set turned into slightly tighter, with the Serbian dropping a ruin as Tsitsipas levelled at 3-all.

But Djokovic came through once more with a ruin for 5-4 as his opponent hit the net.

A recreation later, Djokovic was lifting some other trophy as he located the corner with a winner.

"Tsitsipas is a player for now, much more than for the future," Djokovic stated of his 6th-ranked opponent.

"He's already been very successful. He's extra than only a first-rate player, he's very charismatic and brings a lot to the sport."

Djokovic added: "I've had a terrific begin to the season, I love gambling on hard courts. They've been my maximum a hit surface so far."

Djokovic will live number one at the ATP rankings on Monday to start a 280th week atop the table.

He became playing the final in Dubai for a sixth time in eleven appearances. It became, however, his first very last at the match seeing that 2015 when he lost to Federer.

Coming into the championship in shape, the 21-yr-antique Greek had misplaced simply one set this week.

Djokovic become additionally awarded a 'golden visa' by using the Dubai authorities and has agreed to return to defend his title in 2021.

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