Djokovic battles from a set down in Belgrade

Novak Djokovic celebrates a point over Miomir Kecmanovic

Serbian Novak Djokovic came back from a set down for the second successive day to reach the Serbia Open semi-finals on Thursday.

The World No.1 saw off Miomir Kecmanovic, ranked 38th in the world, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3. Djokovic, chasing a third title in Belgrade, will face either third-seed Karen Khachanov or Brazilian qualifier Thiago Monteiro for a place in the final.

Djokovic had also needed three sets to beat Lazlo Djere earlier as he gears up to defend his French Open title next month.

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