Novak Djokovic clinched his first title since January with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Gael Monfils in Saturday’s Eastbourne final, while Karolina Pliskova lifted the women’s trophy after defeating Caroline Wozniacki.
Djokovic, playing the week before Wimbledon for the first time since 2010, captured his 68th career title – but just the second this year – after downing Monfils for the 14th time in as many meetings.
“It’s been a great decision to come here,” Djokovic, whose form has dramatically tailed off since completing the career Grand Slam at last year’s French Open, told Eurosport.
“Coming to Eastbourne I obviously haven’t had as much success as in previous seasons during the first six months.” The world No.4 will face Slovakia’s Martin Klizan in the first round at Wimbledon where he is a three-time former champion.
