David Goffin claims an upset 6-4 7-6 (3) victory over world number one Rafael Nadal in Sydney to keep Belgium alive in their quarter-final clash at the inaugural ATP Cup team event.
Federer, a seven-time champion, was ousted from one of his favourite tournaments in barely over an hour, falling in straight sets to a 21-year-old Andrey Rublev he had never faced.
Rafael Nadal showed no signs of rust as he raced into a 5-0 lead against fellow Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut in the first set on Court Rainier III, defending his Monte Carlo Masters title with 6-1, 6-1.
Nadal and Djokovic have played each other 50 times, but their last meeting came more than a year ago, when Nadal won in the Madrid Open semifinals. Djokovic leads Nadal 26-24 overall, but Nadal holds a 13-7 advantage on clay.
France's Lucas Pouille puts up a spectacular show, clinching 10th Davis Cup title and defeating Belgium's Steve Darcis.
Roger Federer was beaten by David Goffin at ATP World Tour in London. Goffin, the first Belgian to qualify for the season climax, could'nt believe his victory over Federer.
The Spanish tennis star believes that he'll be '100% fit' at the ATP Finals event in London.
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