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Novak Djokovic records third win of 2022, beating Laslo Djere in three sets to reach Belgrade Open quarter-finals

Novak Djokovic has progressed through the first round of the Serbia Open with a 2-6 7-6(6) 7-6(4) victory over Laslo Djere. The world No.1 is bidding to ramp up preparations for the French Open next month, and after crashing out of the Monte Carlo Masters against eventual finalist Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the opening round last week, it looked as if Djokovic may lose again in front of a home crowd in Belgrade after losing the first set.

Djokovic survives scare to beat Djere in Belgrade

Novak Djokovic battled back from a set and a break down to beat Laslo Djere in his opening match of the ATP event in Belgrade on Wednesday, avoiding a third consecutive defeat.

Novak Djokovic receives boost as Serb cleared for Rome Masters after vaccine drama

Novak Djokovic's participation in the upcoming Italian Open has been confirmed despite the world No 1's unvaccinated status. It will be a welcome relief for the Serb who spent the first quarter of the season embroiled in controversy and forced to miss the Australian Open, Indian Wells and Miami without the vaccine.

Jacobs to race first post-Tokyo 100m at Eugene Diamond League

Lamont Marcell Jacobs will have an early recce of the Eugene track to be used for the World Athletics Championships when he races the blue riband event at a Diamond League meet at the end of May. The 27-year-old sprinter left Tokyo with a second Olympic gold as part of Italy's winning 4x100m relay squad.