"I didn't play as well but it was enough" - Djokovic after win over Khachanov

Novak Djokovic did not play as well as he did in the previous two matches but it was still enough against the very solid Karen Khachanov.

The Serbian did enough to win the match but it was one level below what he brought in the first two matches. The opponent was tougher, it's been a few weeks but getting the win was the most important thing and Djokovic got it done:

“I didn’t play as well from the baseline as I did in the first two matches, but still it was enough. I managed to produce some good tennis when it was the most needed in both sets.”

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Djokovic did not know against whom he'll play when the match finished but he was simple in his response to the question:

“I always expect highs from myself. Hopefully, I can elevate still the level of my game for tomorrow because it’s going to be needed, obviously, whoever I play against."

It will be Daniil Medvedev a man he faced 10 times so far and beat six times. The last time they played was last year at the Paris Masters in the final. Djokovic won that match 4-6 6-3 6-3.

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