Djokovic beaten by De Minaur at United Cup

Novak Djokovic was beaten by Alex de Minaur as Serbia lost to Australia in the United Cup quarter-finals. World number one Djokovic received treatment to his right wrist in his 6-4 6-4 defeat by the Australian in Perth. It was the Serb’s first defeat in Australia since 2018 and comes 11 days before he begins […]

Novak Djokovic was beaten by Alex de Minaur as Serbia lost to Australia in the United Cup quarter-finals.

World number one Djokovic received treatment to his right wrist in his 6-4 6-4 defeat by the Australian in Perth.

It was the Serb’s first defeat in Australia since 2018 and comes 11 days before he begins the defence of his Australian Open title from 14 January.

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De Minaur broke again for a 4-3 lead in the second set and, despite saving three match points, Djokovic was unable to get back on terms.