EASTBOURNE, England -- Novak Djokovic won his second title of 2017 on Saturday as he cruised to a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Gael Monfils in the Eastbourne International final.
The Serb, who faces Slovakia's Martin Klizan in the first round of Wimbledon next week, remained unbeaten against Monfils on the ATP tour as he extended his head-to-head advantage over the Frenchman to 14-0 in one hour and 16 minutes.
Having ended a trophy-drought stretching back to the Qatar Open in January, Djokovic will begin his Wimbledon campaign on Tuesday full of confidence.
Monfils's attempt to end his losing streak against the world No. 4 was quickly blunted as he dropped serve in the opening game, before being broken again in the final game of the first set.
Despite his renowned retrieval skills, Monfils was unable to impose his return game as Djokovic made 87 percent of his first serves during the opening set.
Monfils emerged with renewed intent for the second set, but Djokovic was able to summon the grit that has so often been lacking this season as he fought off three break points.
Equally familiar was the sight of Djokovic increasing his intensity as Monfils served to stay in the match at 4-5, but Djokovic took victory at the first opportunity.