Djokovic, Federer continue rivalry at DDF Tennis Championships 2016

Novak Dojokovic and Roger Federer will be back in Dubai next month to continue their rivalry at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Federer bagged his seventh title last year after beating world number one Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5. The two tennis superstars hold 11 of the last 13 titles in Dubai. But this year they’re faced with fierce competition from world number four Stan Wawrinka and world number six Thomas Berdych. Also making an appearance is young Australian Nick Kyrgios, who recently won the Hopman Cup. The women’s event will feature world number one Serena Williams, Wimbledon finalist Garbine Muguruza, 2015 WTA Finals and 2016 Shenzhen champ Agnieska Radwanska and former world number ones Ana Ivanovic and Caroline Wozniacki. The WTA event runs from February 15 to 20, while the ATP tournament takes place from February 22 to 27 at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium.

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