Novak Djokovic Advances to Dubai Tennis Championships Semifinals

Novak Djokovic demonstrated his enduring class and championship pedigree with a commanding 6-3, 6-4 victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Dubai Tennis Championships quarterfinals on Friday, advancing to his fourth semifinal at the prestigious ATP 500 event in five years.

The 38-year-old Serbian legend controlled the match from start to finish, breaking Tsitsipas serve twice in the opening set and once in the second to secure victory in just under 90 minutes. Djokovic s precision and court coverage were on full display as he neutralized the Greek player s powerful forehand and consistently found the right angles.

Djokovic saved all three break points he faced during the match, showcasing the mental fortitude that has defined his legendary career. His first serve percentage of 78% and 15 winners to just 8 unforced errors highlighted his tactical approach against the world No. 8.

This victory marks Djokovic s 12th consecutive win in Dubai, dating back to his title run in 2023. The former world No. 1 has now won 18 of his last 19 matches against Top 10 opponents, proving that age is merely a number for the sport s most successful male player.

Tsitsipas, who was looking to reach his first Dubai semifinal since 2022, struggled to find his rhythm against Djokovic s defensive mastery. The 27-year-old committed 23 unforced errors and won just 65% of points on his first serve, falling short of the aggressive tennis needed to trouble the Serbian.

Djokovic will face either Carlos Alcaraz or Daniil Medvedev in Saturday s semifinal, with both potential opponents presenting unique challenges. The winner of this tournament will earn 500 ATP ranking points and valuable momentum heading into the upcoming Indian Wells Masters 1000 event.