Novak Djokovic continues unbeaten record at ATP Cup as Rafael Nadal pulls out February 2 2021, 12.13pm
Novak Djokovic claimed a 7-5 7-5 victory over Canada’s Denis Shapovalov at the ATP Cup (Hamish Blair/AP)
Novak Djokovic continued his unbeaten record at the ATP Cup but Rafael Nadal caused concern by pulling out of Spain’s opening contest with a sore back.
The world number two had been due to feature in Spain’s clash with hosts Australia at Melbourne Park but wrote on Twitter: “Hi all, we have decided with Team Spain and my team, to not play today the first match of the ATP Cup here in Melbourne since I have a stiff low back.