Novak Djokovic lifts title with Gael Monfils victory
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Updated 01/07/2017 at 16:29 GMT
Novak Djokovic defeated Gael Monfils in straight sets 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday to lift the ATP Eastbourne title.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic poses with the trophy after victory over France's Gael Monfils during the men's final tennis match at the ATP Aegon International tennis tournament in Eastbourne, southern England, on July 1, 2017.
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The world number four was better in the bigger points than his opponent despite some fine play from Monfils at various stages.
Unfortunately it just wasn't enough as Djokovic showed his experience on grass to take the victory in straight sets, his second tour win of the year.
For Monfils it was a tough turnaround having gone to three sets on Friday evening against compatriot Richard Gasquet.
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Djokovic downs Monfils to win Eastbourne title
Monfils suffered a nasty looking knee injury during the match against Gasquet as he slipped on the court whereas Djokovic made light work of Daniil Medvedev.
Djokovic finishes the tournament without a set dropped and he has now beaten Monfils 14 times, more than any other opponent.
It is the first time that Djokovic has played at Eastbourne, a sign of how seriously he is taking his Wimbledon preparation after a tough 2017.
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Djokovic, a Wimbledon winner in 2011, 2014 and 2015, is on the same side of the draw as seven-time winner Roger Federer with potentially either Rafael Nadal and reigning champion Andy Murray waiting in the final.
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Djokovic is all smiles after winning Eastbourne title
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