Djokovic.

(AFP)

[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] On the second day of the Laver Cup, Serbian star Novak Djokovic of the European team defeated American star Frances Tiafoe in straight sets in the men's singles event today.

This is also Qiao Shuai's appearance on the tennis court of Djokovic after a 2-month interval since Wimbledon in July this year.

Djokovic won 21 Grand Slam Gold Cups in his career after winning the Wimbledon title this year.

Djokovic made his Laver Cup debut today, first facing Diafo on the third singles point, beating his opponent 6-1, 6-3.

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Djokovic and Feder discuss on the sidelines.

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Then he participated in the men's doubles event at point 4, where Djokovic and Italy's Matteo Berrettini defeated Australia's Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-2, the United States Jack Sock's men's doubles group.

The European team got 3 wins and 1 loss today, taking an 8-4 lead.

After Djokovic won, the recently retired Swiss legend Roger Federer and other members of the European team also congratulated him.

"I haven't played in more than two months, so I'm really happy to win," Djokovic said. "It was a very good game for me."

Djokovic with Italian player Berrettini (left).

(Reuters)

Djokovic.

(Associated Press)

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