Tel Aviv Open: Novak Djokovic dispatches Pablo Andujar and enters the quarter-final

Djokovic pocketed a 6-0, 6-3 win backed up by 30 winners and four service breaks. The Serb won the first seven games and dominated the match throughout. 

However, the next game demanded more than 20 minutes of their time. In reference to the sudden change of pace, Djokovic said, "It was one of the longest games I've ever played in my life." 

"Credit to Pablo for fighting and playing a great match as well," he continued. The Serb's prolonged absence from tennis is attributed to his decision to remain unvaccinated. 

Djokovic's period of inactivity has raised suspicions about his possible retirement, but he dismissed such rumours implying that he is fit to continue. 

Djokovic, who seems to have recovered from the right wrist issue that afflicted him in London, will encounter Canada's 149th-ranked Vasek Pospisil in the quarter-finals. 

Djokovic has a 5-0 career head-to-head record over the 32-year-old Canadian. Meanwhile, France's Arthur Rinderknech fended off a match point to beat third seed Diego Schwartzman 6-3 2-6 7-6. 

Botic van de Zandschulp loses to Liam Broady in the second round

Fifth seed Botic van de Zandschulp shocked the fans with his unforeseen defeat to Briton Liam Broady 4-6 6-4 3-6. He started the ATP 250 event on a solid note by dispatching Joao Sousa 6-2 6-3 in Israel.

The 26-year-old Dutchman exhibited more skill during rallies, but Brit Broady capitalised on his opponent's sloppy style of play. The world number 35 conceded a service game early in the match.

However, the stream of aces thrown by the Dutch international kept him afloat. He scored 12 aces against his opponent's four. In addition, van de Zandschulp had more accuracy in his first serve and had a higher win percentage for both serves. 

The Dutchman was slipping away from the possibility of grabbing a first-set victory. A second break cost him the entire set that Broady proudly held. 

He covered some ground and took the second set, but the third one was disappointing for the fifth seed. Van de Zandschulp squandered breakpoints, and the Englishman gained more confidence. 

The match ended in two hours and 42 minutes. He will now gear up for a quarter-final match against second seed Marin Cilic.

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