Djokovic claims first 2019 win in Qatar Open

Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns the ball during the singles first round match against Damir Dzumhur of Bosnia and Herzegovina at the ATP Qatar Open Tennis match in Doha, capital of Qatar, Jan. 1, 2019. (Xinhua/Nikku)

DOHA, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) -- Novak Djokovic beat Damir Dzumhur 6-1, 6-2 in the Qatar Open first round, grabbing his first win of 2019 in just 55 minutes.

The world No. 1 has put his Doha record to 13 wins and just one loss. The 31-year-old, who won the last two Grand Slams at Wimbledon and the US Open, extended his good form from last season and is on his path to a potential third title in four years in Doha.