Novak Djokovic falls to Reilly Opelka in Brisbane quarterfinals - ESPN
BRISBANE, Australia — Novak Djokovic was beaten 7-6 (6), 6-3 by big-serving Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane International quarterfinals on Friday.
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Novak Djokovic's Australian Open Preparations Take Hit With Loss To Reilly Opelka
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Djokovic falls to inspired Opelka in Brisbane quarter-finals
BRISBANE :Novak Djokovic's hunt for a landmark 100th ATP title ended with a whimper following an unexpected 7-6(6) 6-3 defeat by big-serving American Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane International quarter-finals on Friday.