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Unseeded Marco Cecchinato takes down Novak Djokovic

PARIS -- Novak Djokovic, a 12-time Grand Slam champion, was upset by unseeded Marco Cecchinato at the French Open on Tuesday.

The 72-ranked player won the first two sets 6-3, 7-6 (4), dropped the third 6-1 and then survived an epic tiebreaker in the fourth to win 7-6 (13).

Djokovic had his neck massaged during the opening set and called the trainer again after reducing his deficit, this time to receive treatment on his right leg.

Cecchinato received a penalty point immediately after Djokovic was treated, for "unsportsmanlike conduct." The Italian player was seen in a conversation with a tournament official but it was not clear why he was penalized.