Novak Djokovic's Australia streak ends with United Cup loss
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Alex de Minaur stunned Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4 in singles play Wednesday to send 15th-seeded Australia to its first appearance in the United Cup semifinals.
Playing in Perth, Djokovic lost in Australia for the first time since Hyeon Chung eliminated him in the quarterfinals at the 2018 Australian Open.
Ranked No. 12 in the world, de Minaur won 33 of the 34 points on