Novak Djokovic sees off Karen Khachanov for another straight-sets victory at 2022 Astana Open

Novak Djokovic downed Karen Khachanov 6-4 6-3 for his 14th successive victory and a spot in the Astana Open semi-finals. Djokovic started the match well, taking an early 3-0 lead, but the Serbian started to make a couple of errors, shifting the momentum completely when it became 3-2. Ad Khachanov then had Djokovic on the back foot for a short spell of time, taking advantage of the longer rallies.

ATP FinalsNo Italians in Turin? Will Sinner and Berrettini qualify for ATP Finals?YESTERDAY AT 14:11 He could not hold on to that momentum, though, and the Serb, now down at world No. 7, took the set 6-4. For some reason though, Djokovic failed to stay calm despite being ahead and was noticeably frustrated with himself after being unable to convert a break point against Khachanov in the second game of the second set.

He eventually pulled it off in the fourth, and a forehand winner that may have clipped the line gave him a 3-1 lead. Rublev beat Mannarino 6-1 6-2 to reach the final four of the ATP Astana Open 'Serena proved you can have both' – Williams paved the way for mothers in tennis, says Navratilova Murray to compete at inaugural ATP event to improve ranking ahead of Australian Open He continued to hold until he closed out the victory. “I didn’t play as well from the baseline as I did in the first two matches, but still, it was enough," said Djokovic after the match.