Novak Djokovic’s hunt for a landmark 100th ATP title ended with a whimper following a 7-6(6) 6-3 defeat by American Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane International quarter-finals yesterday.
Defeat was a huge blow for the Serb, who will bid to join Roger Federer (103) and Jimmy Connors (109) as players who have won at least 100 titles when he heads to the Australian Open.
Defending champion Grigor Dimitrov went through after Jordan Thompson retired while trailing 6-4 2-1, while Jiri Lehecka made quick work of Nicolas Jarry, securing a 6-4 6-4 victory.