Updated On: 24 April, 2022 08:03 AM IST | Belgrade | AFP
For the third match in a row, Djokovic dropped the first set after losing his serve in the opening game, but the Serb stepped up his level in the second and third sets.

Novak Djokovic celebrates his victory against Karen Khachanov. Pic/AFP
Novak Djokovic reached his first final of the year at the Serbia Open on Saturday after recovering from a set down to beat Karen Khachanov 4-6, 6-1, 6-2.
The World No.1 will face Andrey Rublev or Fabio Fognini as he bids for a third Belgrade crown, and the 87th title of his career.