Novak Djokovic will not battle for his 100th ATP title in Doha! The two-time champion suffered an early loss at the ATP 500 event, losing to Matteo Berrettini 7-6, 6-2 in an hour and 33 minutes in the first round.
Novak Djokovic was upset by Matteo Berrettini 7-6 (4), 6-2 on Tuesday at the Qatar Open in the Serb's first match since exiting the Australian Open with a hamstring injury. The 37-year-old Djokovic, ranked No.
British number one Jack Draper fought back from a set down to advance past Matteo Berrettini into the semi-finals of the Qatar Open.
Novak Djokovic was stunned 7-6(4) 6-2 by Matteo Berrettini in the Qatar Open first round on Tuesday as the Italian enjoyed his first win over the former world number one.
Tuesday at the Qatar Open in the 24-time Grand Slam champion's first match since exiting the Australian Open with a hamstring injury, but he said that he didn't have "any pain or discomfort."
Steve Johnson suspects "financial obligations and commitments" made Novak Djokovic play in Doha because otherwise, he doesn't see any reason why the Serb would bother himself with playing such an event at this part of the year.
Novak Djokovic failed to lift his third trophy in Doha after falling to Matteo Berrettini in the first round. It was a tricky draw for the 24-time Major winner, especially after experiencing a hamstring injury at the Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic comeback came to a crashing halt on Tuesday as he lost 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 to Matteo Berrettini in the second round of the Qatar Open.
The Serbian champ was eliminated in the first round of the Qatar Open to Matteo Berrettini.
Despite dealing with a significant muscle tear, Djokovic returned ahead of schedule to compete in Doha at the Qatar Open (called the Qatar ExxonMobil Open for sponsorship purposes
Novak Djokovic knew he would have to play his best to defeat Matteo Berrettini in a tricky first-round clash at the ATP 500 event in Doha. The 24-time Major winner did not play badly, but his rival outplayed him and scored a 7-6,
Novak Djokovic and Matteo Berrettini will revive their rivalry at the ATP 500 event in Doha. The Serb and the Italian will battle in the first round on Monday or Tuesday, and tennis fans are expecting a cracking duel.