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Summary Novak Djokovic beat Fernando Verdasco to give Serbia a 1-0 lead over Spain in the Hopman Cup final.
Novak Djokovic recovered from 3-0 down in the second set to complete a 6-3, 7-5 win over Fernando Verdasco and give Serbia a 1-0 lead over Spain in the Hopman Cup final at Perth Arena.
Ana Ivanovic can clinch Serbia s first title in the 25-year history of the mixed-team tournament with a win over Anabel Medina Garrigues in the women s singles match.
Spain has won the Perth title three times.
