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  •   Home > News > Sports > Tennis

    Novak Djokovic's comeback tennis tournament has lasted little over 90 minutes

    Novak Djokovic's comeback tennis tournament has lasted little over 90 minutes


    Djokovic has been ousted in straight sets by the world number 35 in the first round of the ATP 500 event in Doha, as you heard on Tennis TV.

    He was featuring for the first time since retiring injured from the Australian Open semi-finals.

    The loss came in the wake of the 24-time grand slam champion confirming Andy Murray will continue as his coach through to the French Open, and possibly beyond.

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