Smooth sailing for Djokovic in Dubai... maybe not...Novak Djokovic successfully defended his Dubai Championships title after defeating Mikhail Youzhny 7-5, 5-7, 6-3 in a rain-affected final.
Leading 7-5, 2-0 before rain suspended play, Djokovic was made to work hard to win his 17th career title in a match that lasted 3 hours, 21 minutes at the Aviation Club.Djokovic is now $383,000 richer and he gains 500 ranking points for his victory.
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