Djokovic wins Qatar Open tennis title

Novak Djokovic has won the Qatar Open tennis title. In an epic final in Doha yesterday, the Serbian defeated Andy Murray 6-3 5-7 6-4.Djokovic missed out on three match points and had to repel a roaring Murray comeback before ending the Briton's 28-match, five-tournament winning streak. 

With the win, Djokovic made an immense statement in



his bid to rule men's tennis again as it was Murray, who deposed him as world number one.The world number two said it was "the dream start" to 2017 in his build-up to the defence of the Australian Open title later this month. 

It was the 36th contest between the two, and Murray lost for the 25th time against his old rival.