Novak Djokovic made a triumphant return to the court, defeating Greece's Ioannis Xilas 6-0, 6-1 in just 38 minutes, helping Serbia take a commanding 2-0 lead in their Davis Cup tie. This match marked Djokovic's first appearance since his early exit at the US Open, where he aims to regain form and secure a spot in the upcoming Nitto ATP Finals. Miomir Kecmanovic also contributed to Serbia's lead with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Aristotelis Thanos. The Greek team faced challenges due to the absence of their star player, Stefanos Tsitsipas. Djokovic expressed his enjoyment of playing in front of a home crowd, acknowledging it might be his last opportunity in this format. Serbia only needs to win one of the remaining matches to secure the tie and advance to the Davis Cup Qualifiers next year.