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Fixing claim 'absurd' - Djokovic

Novak Djokovic has denied "absurd" allegations in an Italian newspaper that he "wanted to lose" a match at the Paris Masters in 2007.

The Serb, then world number three, was beaten 6-3 6-2 by Frenchman Fabrice Santoro, ranked 36 places below him.

Djokovic, 28, says the match has only has only been re-examined following a corruption investigation by the media.

"You can pick any match that you like that the top player lost and just create a story out of it," he said.

"I think it's not supported by any kind of proof, any evidence, any facts.