Djokovic loses to Federer in Dubai ATP final DUBAI - World'

DUBAI - World's best tennis player Novak Djokovic failed to win the fifth title at the Dubai ATP as he lost the Saturday match to Switzerland's Roger Federer, 6-3, 7-5.

By defeating Djokovic, Federer won the 84th title in his career and currently has the upper hand over Djokovic in mutual matches with the score at 20-17.

Despite the defeat, Djokovic will improve his standing against second-ranking Federer on the ATP list by 120 points.

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