Novak Djokovic impressed as he beat Tallon Griekspoor in straight sets to reach the Dubai Tennis Championships quarter-finals.<\/span><\/p>\n The 22-time Grand Slam champion, <\/span> taken to three sets<\/span><\/a> by qualifier Tomas Machac on Tuesday, beat the Dutchman 6-2 6-3.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n “It’s been a great evening for me,” said Djokovic.<\/span><\/p>\n The Serbian world number one will face fifth seed Hubert Hurkacz or Pavel Kotov on Thursday for a place in the semis.<\/span><\/p>\n Djokovic is chasing a sixth Dubai title and is playing his first tournament since <\/span>winning the Australian Open<\/span><\/a> with a hamstring injury last month.<\/span><\/p>\n Defending champion Andrey Rublev saved five match points and recovered from a set down to advance.<\/span><\/p>\n The second seed beat Spaniard Alejandro Davdovich Fokina 1-6 7-6 (8-6) 7-6 (7-3) and will now face Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands in the last eight on Thursday.<\/span><\/p>\n His hard fought win was in marked contrast to Djokovic, who recovered from a shaky first-round display to put in a ruthless display against Griekspoor. <\/span><\/p>\n “Yesterday, I really had to work hard to get a win,” said Djokovic.<\/span><\/p>\n “Tonight, right from the beginning I was sharp. I played better quality tennis. <\/span><\/p>\n
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