Matteo Berrettini upsets Novak Djokovic in Doha

ATP roundup: Matteo Berrettini upsets Novak Djokovic in Doha
Italian Matteo Berrettini upset third-seeded Novak Djokovic 7-6 (4), 6-2 in the first round of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha on Tuesday. It was the first career win in five attempts for Berrettini against the Serbian and also his first victory over a top-10 player since 2023.
Matteo Berrettini scored his first win over Novak Djokovic in five tries. What does it mean?
The 28-year-old Italian gradually took control the rallies, and took the racquet out of the living legend’s hand.
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Djokovic is the World No. 7 with a record of 7-3. He has now lost back-to-back matches on the ATP tour for just the third time since 2019. Furthermore, it opens up the field in Doha. Tennis fans can follow Sports Illustrated's Serve on SI for all the most important news from the sport.
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