Novak Djokovic came from a set down to edge Nicolas Almagro and successfully defend his World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi this afternoon.
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Almagro took a surprise early lead after staying strong to claim a tense tie-break and in turn claim the first set.
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The world number one came storming back, breaking twice in the second set to level an entertaining match, played at a serene pace.
Djokovic was forced to defend three break points early in the deciding set as Almagro went on the offensive.
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Both players struggled on serve but it was Almagro who wilted when it mattered, dropping a crucial late game to hand the Serb victory.