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Djokovic loses to Struff in Basel, remains one title short of Federer's record

Djokovic loses to Struff in Basel, remains one title short of Federer's record
World Sports · 21:15:56 - Friday, 30 October 2026

Novak Djokovic was eliminated in the round of 16 at the Swiss Indoors tournament in Basel on Thursday, losing to Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff. The defeat leaves Djokovic one title shy of Roger Federer's career total.

Struff won the match at St. Jakobshalle, advancing to the quarterfinals. The Swiss Indoors is Federer's hometown event, and Djokovic had been chasing the Swiss legend's record. Djokovic now has 102 career titles.

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