Novak Djokovic led Serbia to victory in the ATP Cup last month. AFP/William WEST

DUBAI: Novak Djokovic on Sunday (Feb 23) called on the rival ATP and Davis Cups to combine in order to survive as he prepared for the Dubai Championships.

Djokovic, who recently won his eighth Australian Open title and led Serbia to the ATP Cup trophy last month, made his plea prior to starting this week as top seed at the Aviation Club.