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Qatar Open: Novak Djokovic edges Nikoloz Basilashvili to enter semis
Updated on: Jan 03, 2019 11:12 PM IST
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The Serb came from a set down, just like in his previous match, to beat Georgia’s Nikoloz Basilashvili 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a match lasting almost two hours.
World number one Novak Djokovic won another gruelling battle in Doha on Thursday to continue an upbeat start to the year and progress to the Qatar Open semi-finals.
The Serb came from a set down, just like in his previous match, to beat Georgia’s Nikoloz Basilashvili 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a match lasting almost two hours.
Djokovic will play Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut in Friday’s semi-final, who beat three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka in straight sets 6-4, 6-4.
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