Tomas Machac upsets Novak Djokovic in Geneva Open semis

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FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 12, 2024 Serbia's Novak Djokovic leaves the court after losing his round of 32 match against Chile's Alejandro Tabilo REUTERS/Claudia Greco

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 12, 2024 Serbia's Novak Djokovic leaves the court after losing his round of 32 match against Chile's Alejandro Tabilo REUTERS/Claudia Greco

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World number one Novak Djokovic was beaten by Tomas Machac 6-4 0-6 6-1 in the Geneva Open semi-finals on Friday as the Czech reached his first ATP Tour final.

Machac was down 1-4 before eventually taking the opening set as Djokovic requested a medical timeout at the end of it.

The Serb improved to fight back in the second set but faded again in the decider, allowing Machac earn his second Top 10 win.

Djokovic, who turned 37 on Wednesday, is yet to reach a final this season. REUTERS

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