Federer, Murray in Dubai final

Andy Murray beat world number one Novak Djokovic 6-2, 7-5 to reach Dubai Open final

Last updated: September 15, 2018 | 22:10

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Dubai: Andy Murray defeated world number one Novak Djokovic 6-2, 7-5 to reach the final of the Dubai Open on Friday and will meet Roger Federer in Saturday's title match.

It was Djokovic's first defeat of the season after picking up his fifth Grand Slam title at the Australian Open where he had beaten Murray in a thrilling five-set semi-final.

Federer beat Juan Martin del Potro 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (8/6) in his semi-final on Friday with the Swiss great saving four set points in the second set tie-break.

Andy Murray of Britain returns to world number one Novak Djokovic during their ATP Dubai Open semi-final tennis match in the Gulf emirate on March 2, 2012. Murray won the match 6-2, 7-5.

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