Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships Day 1: In pictures

Djokovic and Monfils safely trough at the men's ATP competition in Dubai

Last updated: February 24, 2020 | 19:18

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Karen Khachanov was on Centre Court first on Day one of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. The Russian 7th seed was up against Mikhail Kukushkin of Kazakhstan

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Khachanov fought hard to win the first set 7-6 (2) before easing to victory 6-1 in the second

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It was a hot day out on court and many fans sought some cover

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Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber was given a scare by Egypt's Mohamed Safwat

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The Egyptian won the first set 6-4, but Kohlschreiber fought back to prevail 4-6, 6-4, 6-0

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There were many fans out early to secure a seat for the evening match between Novak Djokovic and Mikel Jaziri

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Novak Djokovic eased through against Jaziri 6-1, 6-2

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Gael Monfils also advanced in Dubai, defeating Marton Fucsovics 6-4, 7-5

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