'I played almost flawless tennis, I'm happy with my level,' Novak Djokovic said

World no. 1 Novak Djokovic made a great start at home Serbia Open in Belgrade, beating Soonwoo Kwon 6-1, 6-3 in 68 minutes for the place in the quarters.

Novak broke the young Korean five times and lost serve only once while serving for the victory at 5-2 in set number two. Novak looked sharp and clean, dictating the pace and playing well on both serve and return to celebrate the first Serbia Open win since 2011.

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After the encounter, Djokovic said that he was pleased with how he played, feeling extra motivated after seeing his family and friends in the stands.

"I thought I played very well from the very beginning, except that service game that I lost at 5-2 in set number two. I thought it was a pretty flawless performance. I moved well and was mixing up the pace quite well, making my rival run and play. I served well in the crucial moments and felt great overall.

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Playing in front of my family and friends gives you an extra push, motivation and energy to give your best and leave it all out on the court. I think that also made me feel comfortable and confident on the court, and I played well; I'm pleased with the quality of my tennis," Novak Djokovic said.