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.
Novak Djokovic stunned by Matteo Berrettini in Qatar Open
DOHA – Novak Djokovic admitted he was “outplayed” as his comeback came to a crashing halt on Feb 18, when he lost 7-6 (7-4), 6-2 to Matteo Berrettini in the second round of the Qatar Open.
Novak Djokovic accepts Matteo Berrettini loss with grace: 'No pain, no excuses'
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, 6-2 victory in an hour and 33 minutes.
Djokovic loses to Berrettini in Doha, says no pain in hamstring
DOHA, Qatar — 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.
Novak Djokovic limps into Doha airport after early exit at Qatar Open
Now, in a viral video shared by As Más Deporte and reposted by The Tennis Letter, Djokovic is seen limping into the Doha airport. The film is only eight seconds long, but Djokovic's stride was noticeably hampered.
Djokovic loses in Qatar after Murray coaching announcement
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Djokovic stunned by Berrettini in Qatar Open first round
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.
Novak Djokovic bounced out of the Qatar Open by Matteo Berrettini
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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