Matteo Berrettini upsets Novak Djokovic in Doha

Novak Djokovic bounced out of the Qatar Open by 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 prepares for Mateo Berrettini clash: 'I must be locked in'
Djokovic started the 2025 campaign in Brisbane and lost to Reilly Opelka. The Serb moved to Melbourne, chasing his 11th Australian Open crown. The veteran struggled in the opening two rounds before toppling Tomas Machac and Jiri Lehecka.
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.
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.
Novak Djokovic makes ‘no excuse’ admission about Qatar Open defeat
Novak Djokovic admits “I am still not moving the way I want to move” following his recent hamstring woes, but insisted his injury had nothing to do with his shock loss to Matteo Berrettini at the Qatar Open.
Novak 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. Berrettini played superbly to knock out the twice champion in one hour 35 minutes to secure his first victory against a top 10 opponent since January 2023.
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