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United Cup: De Minaur stuns Djokovic to give Australia QF lead in Perth

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United Cup: De Minaur Stuns Djokovic To Give Australia QF Lead In Perth

By IANS News January 03, 2024 • 17:30 PM View: 255

United Cup: Alex de Minaur laid down a stunning marker for his 2024 season on Wednesday as he upset World No. 1 Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4 to give the host Australia a 1-0 lead in the quarterfinal against Serbia at the United Cup.

De Minaur delivered a top-class all-around performance, during which he won 33 of 34 points behind first serves, to notch the biggest win of his career in 94 minutes.

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