Djokovic dumped out at Srpska Open Banja Luka in shock exit to Lajovic

Big surprise at the ATP Banja Luka. Dusan Lajovic has eliminated the world No. 1 and big favourite to win the tournament, Novak Djokovic, in two sets: 4-6 6(6)-7.

Lajovic beat Djokovic at the Srpska Open to pull off the surprise of the tournament. The 32-year-old Serb beat his compatriot, who had already struggled in his previous match against Luca van Assche.

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In the first set, Lajovic took an early lead. He managed to break Novak Djokovic's serve at 1-1 to take a 1-3 lead. The World No.1 would react later, getting a break at 3-4 to tie the match.

But Djokovic's joy was short-lived. His compatriot again became strong to break his opponent's serve again, and at 5-4 he lifted three break balls to take the set 4-6.

The second and final set was summed up in absolute quality.

Neither of the two Serbian tennis players managed to make a single break to the other. Djokovic missed two break points and Lajovic, five. As expected, the set went into a tie break, where Lajovic managed to seal three match points from Novak Djokovic, surprise the Banja Luka crowd, and win the set and match itself by 6(6)-7.

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