World’s leading tennis player Roger Federer was defeated by the world no.116 Russian Evgeny Donskoy in the ongoing Dubai Championship on Wednesday. Donskoy claimed victory by defeating Federer 3-6, 7-6 (9/7), 7-6 (7/5) to surge into the quarter-final. "I surprised everyone today. I think whoever wins against Roger surprises himself", said Donskoy. Notably, Federer lifted his 18th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in January.