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Djokovic triumphs in France to achieve career-best ATP ranking
Metz,
9 October 2006
Serbian Novak Djokovic has defeated Jurgen Melzer of Austria 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the Open de Moselle final at Metz, France.
Novak Djokovic poses with his trophy at today's press conference in Belgrade
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Fonet
It was the second career title in Djokovic's third final. The 19-year-old won his first title against Nicolas Massu at Amersfoort in July.
After dropping the first set 6-4, Djokovic looked to be in trouble when Melzer gained a break in the first game of the second set.
But Serbian recovered in the second set, converting two of his seven break points, and he dominated the decider.
Djokovic is up 6 places to career-best No.16, according to the newest ATP rankings on Monday.
After dropping the first set 6-4, Djokovic looked to be in trouble when Melzer gained a break in the first game of the second set.
But Serbian recovered in the second set, converting two of his seven break points, and he dominated the decider.
Djokovic is up 6 places to career-best No.16, according to the newest ATP rankings on Monday.
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