DUBAI - Novak Djokovic won the Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships final, defeating Mikhail Youzhny 7-5 5-7 6-3.The Serb had edged Cypriot star Marcos Baghdatis 6-7 (2), 6-3, 6-4 in the semifinals.
The defending champion, who led 7-5 2-0 on Saturday when rain forced the players off the court for a second time, was taken to a third set before seeing off his Russian opponent.