In a shocking twist at the ATP Brisbane International, tennis legend Novak Djokovic was ousted by World No. 293 Reilly Opelka in a thrilling quarterfinal match! 😱🎾
The late-night showdown on center court saw Opelka serve up 16 aces, powering his way to victory with a 7-6(6), 6-3 win over the 24-time Grand Slam champion.
\"The reality is we had nothing to lose coming in against him. He's the greatest player ever, so you end up playing more free and you take a lot more risks, because it's your only chance,\" Opelka shared after the match. \"If you play at your normal level, he's going to win every time.\"
This unexpected defeat leaves Djokovic stuck on 99 career singles titles as he heads into the Australian Open, a tournament he's dominated with a record 10 titles. Can he bounce back? 🤔
Meanwhile, on the women's side, Belarusian World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated the Czech Republic's Marie Bouzkova 6-3, 6-4, setting up a tantalizing semifinal clash with Russian teen sensation Mirra Andreeva. 💃🔥
The Brisbane International is serving up some major surprises! Stay tuned for more action as underdogs rise and champions are challenged. 🏆✨
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Novak Djokovic ousted by Reilly Opelka at Brisbane International
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