Djokovic defends itself in vain: Croatia in the final

The first semi-final of the Davis Cup was the duel of the Balkan brothers, as Croatian's top player Marin Civic had said in advance. The favorite role fell to the Serbs, as well as the Croatian coach Icon Niki Public found. Lens looked at the Serbs the better players, said the now 82-year-old, but also pointed out that the team should not pat Novak Djokovic in singles, because in the double, the thing looks different, finally the Croatian doubles Panic / Celtic to the best in the world.

At the start, Susan Laconic, number 33 of the world, on the Croatian Newcomer Born Goo, who is just led to position 276 — at the beginning was from this class difference but nothing to see, rather, Goo Furious launched and quickly led 3: 0. The 23-year-old convinced with a strong forehand, but had his nerves but not under control and gave after 4: 1 guidance five games in a row and lost so set one with 4: 6.

Through two, Laconic again developed a vacant squid, the favorite wobbled enormously with its own premium, while his counterparty stabilized its own service. The result: Goo won 6: 3 and compelled as in the quarter-finals against Italy against the favored Lorenzo Son ego the decisive third party. Should he create the next sensation? That's what he did. Goo clearly won the match with 4: 6, 6: 3, 6: 2, setting the course from Croatian views to final feed.

Djokovic defends itself after strength — ultimately in vain

Because Novak Djokovic against Marin Civic at 6: 4, 6: 2 did not burn anything, the decision had to fall in a double. The Serbs then changed the double and set the side of the Joker instead of Nikola Acid Filip Krajinovic. Favorite In this match, the Croats Nikola Celtic and Mate Panic stayed.

So clear how to expect one of one, the match was not going. This was mainly due to Djokovic, who forces fought forces — only did not reach it in the end to win. Celtic / Panic retained the upper hand with 7: 5, 6: 1 and led to her team into the final.

There Croatia meets either at top favorite Russia or the German selection. These two determine the second finalists on Saturday.