Novak Djokovic during his quarter final match against Jiri Vesely of the Czech Republic in Dubai. Photo: EPA-EFE
Novak Djokovic during his quarter final match against Jiri Vesely of the Czech Republic in Dubai. Photo: EPA-EFE

Novak Djokovic to be replaced as world number one by Daniil Medvedev after loss in Dubai

  • Jiri Vesely, who is ranked No 123, completed a second career victory over Djokovic in just under two hours
  • Djokovic congratulated Medvedev on Twitter, saying the Russian was ‘very deserving’ of the No 1 spot

Novak Djokovic during his quarter final match against Jiri Vesely of the Czech Republic in Dubai. Photo: EPA-EFE
Novak Djokovic during his quarter final match against Jiri Vesely of the Czech Republic in Dubai. Photo: EPA-EFE
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