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Brisbane International: Novak Djokovic Knocked Out; Grigor Dimitrov Pulls Out - In Pics

World No. 293 Reilly Opelka got a memory of a lifetime as he knocked out Novak Djokovic in a massive upset at the Brisbane International. Opelka defeated the reigniing Olympic champion 7-6(6), 6-3 in the quarterfinal clash that lasted an hour and 40 minutes. Defending champion Grigor Dimitrov pulled out ahead of his semifinal match to give Jiri Lehecka a ticket to the final. Women's singles top seed Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the semifinals with easy win.

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Brisbane International | Photo: AP/Pat Hoelscher

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Australia Tennis Brisbane | Photo: AP/Pat Hoelscher

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Brisbane International Tennis | Photo: AP/Pat Hoelscher

Serbia's Novak Dဣjokovic returns a shot to USA's Reilly Opelka during their match at the Brisbane International, in Brisbane, Australia.

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Brisbane International Tennis Tournament | Photo: AP/Pat Hoelscher

Serbia's Novak Djokovic serves to USA's Reilly Opelka during their match at the Brisbane International, in ꧟Brisbane, Australia.

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Brisbane International Tennis | Photo: AP/Pat Hoelscher

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Australia Tennis Brisbane | Photo: AP/Pat Hoelscher

Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov reacts during their semi-final tennis mat𓆉ch against Czech Republic's Jiri Leheck🐲a at the Brisbane International in Brisbane, Australia.

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Brisbane International | Photo: AP/Pat Hoelscher

Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov plays a forehand against Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka during their semi-final tennis match against Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov at the Brisbane Internati🥃onal in Brisbane, Australia.

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Brisbane International Tennis | Photo: AP/Pat Hoelscher

Bu🌸lgaria's Grigor D🌃imitrov plays a backhand during a semi-final match against Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka at the Brisbane International in Brisbane, Australia.

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Brisbane International Tennis Tournament | Photo: AP/Pat Hoelscher

Bulgaria's Grig🐻or Dimitrov reacts during their semi-final match against Czech Republic's Jiri Lehec🐻ka at the Brisbane International in Brisbane, Australia.

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Brisbane International Tennis | Photo: AP/Pat Hoelscher

Bulgaria's🎀 Grigor Dimitrov plays a backhand to Australia's Jordan Thompson during their match at the Brisbane International in Brisbane, Australia

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