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Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2017: Monday Tennis Scores, Results and Updated Schedule
- Updated: January 2, 2017
Novak Djokovic saw off Jan-Lennard Struff at the 2017 Qatar ExxonMobil Open on Monday. The Serb progressed to the second round, but only after surviving a tense first set against the big-serving Struff.
Djokovic’s win came on the same day when tournament debutant David Goffin also made it through to the next round. The 26-year-old Belgian overcame the Dutchman Robin Haase in straight sets but also had to survive a tiebreak in the opener.
Here are Monday’s scores:
For a look at Tuesday’s full schedule, visit the ATP World Tour official site.
Recap
Djokovic had to stage a remarkable rally after struggling early on. The world No. 2 found himself four games down in the opening set, according to the ATP official site.
A four-game deficit soon became a 5-2 advantage in favour of Struff. The German’s powerful service game was causing Djokovic all sorts of problems.
Yet Djokovic turned back the clock to his best form to reel off a hat-trick of wins. Once he had forced the tiebreaker, Djokovic never gave Struff a …
