Novak Djokovic aims for strong showing at Eastbourne International

Jun 2, 2017; Paris, France; Novak Djokovic (SRB) reacts during his match against Diego Schwartzman (ARG) (not pictured) on day six of the 2017 French Open tennis tournament at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 2, 2017; Paris, France; Novak Djokovic (SRB) reacts during his match against Diego Schwartzman (ARG) (not pictured) on day six of the 2017 French Open tennis tournament at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports /
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Novak Djokovic enters the Eastbourne International as the top seed in men’s singles. He aims for a strong showing leading into play at Wimbledon.

Novak Djokovic looks to make his mark leading into Wimbledon 2017.

The Serbian tennis star is gearing up for the Grand Slam by playing in the Eastbourne International. He faces Vasek Pospisil of Canada on Tuesday.

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Djokovic is the current world No. 4 in men’s singles tennis.

Despite one title in 2017, his year has largely been one of transition. After dropping his entire coaching team, the Serbian tennis star appears to be entering a new era in his career.

With 12 Grand Slam titles to his name, Djokovic aims for a thirteenth at Wimbledon.

He will need to contend with both the surging Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. Nadal recently claimed yet another French Open title and Federer won the Australian Open earlier this year.

World No. 1 Andy Murray is hanging on to the top ranking in men’s singles. He, like Djokovic however, will need a strong showing at Wimbledon.

Novak Djokovic is the top seed at the Eastbourne International. His first opponent was the top seed out of the men’s singles qualifiers. Throughout their careers, Djokovic is 4-0 against Pospisil. Stay tuned to see how the Serbian tennis star fares in the coming weeks.

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