DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Playing his first match since winning the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic beat Tommy Robredo of Spain 6-1, 6-2 in the first round of the Dubai Tennis Championships on Monday. Djokovic's victory brought him one match away from his 700th career singles win.
"Every milestone is very special, of course," Djokovic said. "I wish that I make the 700th win in this tournament, obviously."
Djokovic, a four-time champion in Dubai, took three weeks off after beating Andy Murray in the Australian Open final for his 11th Grand Slam title. Against Robredo, he didn't face a break point.