Tommy Paul to face Novak Djokovic in Australian Open semifinals after win over Ben Shelton
1 year, 11 months ago

Tommy Paul to face Novak Djokovic in Australian Open semifinals after win over Ben Shelton

LA Times  

Tommy Paul of the U.S. celebrates after defeating compatriot Ben Shelton in their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open on Wednesday in Melbourne. Paul’s story is a pretty good one, too, and it is the one that will keep going at Melbourne Park: The 25-year-old was a star in the juniors and now is making good on that promise in the pros, using a 7-6, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 victory over Shelton to reach his first Grand Slam semifinal in his 14th appearance at a major. I feel like hopefully 2023 is the year where I really make a big jump.” Paul’s next opponent will be 21-time Grand Slam singles champion Novak Djokovic, who overwhelmed No. After dealing with a worrisome left hamstring in his first two matches, Djokovic has been on quite a roll: He’s won his past 11 sets and dropped a total of 27 games in that span as he chases a 10th championship in Melbourne — “something that sends a message,” he said, “to all my opponents remaining in the draw.” After dropping Rublev’s record in major quarterfinals to 0-7 and extending his own winning streak at the Australian Open to 26 matches, equaling Andre Agassi for the longest run there in the Open era, Djokovic looked ahead to facing Paul for the first time.

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Tommy Paul beats Lorenzo Musetti to clinch Queen's Club title and become top ranked American... as world No 1 Jannik Sinner wins in Halle ahead of Wimbledon
6 months ago

Tommy Paul beats Lorenzo Musetti to clinch Queen's Club title and become top ranked American... as world No 1 Jannik Sinner wins in Halle ahead of Wimbledon

Daily Mail  

Tommy Paul is the new United States No 1 after winning his first grass-court title at Queen’s Club on Sunday to head into Wimbledon leading the American charge. The 27-year-old beat Italian Lorenzo Musetti 6-1, 7-6 in 88 minutes in a commanding display to win his third tour-level title and said: ‘This is the perfect way to go to Wimbledon. …

Tommy Paul advances to the Italian Open semifinals, his best result on clay
7 months, 1 week ago

Tommy Paul advances to the Italian Open semifinals, his best result on clay

The Hindu  

Tommy Paul has produced the biggest clay-court result of his career at the Italian Open. The American outlasted ninth-ranked Hubert Hurkacz 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 on Thursday to earn a spot in the semifinals at the Foro Italico, following up from a straight-set victory over defending champion Daniil Medvedev. “But my next match, I’m probably going to focus on holding serve …

Novak Djokovic into 10th Australian Open finals after decimating Tommy Paul, to face Stefanos Tsitsipas
1 year, 2 months ago

Novak Djokovic into 10th Australian Open finals after decimating Tommy Paul, to face Stefanos Tsitsipas

India Today  

Novak Djokovic put on another clinical show to reach the final of the Australian Open 2023 as he hammered unseeded Tommy Paul of the USA in what turned out to be a one-sided final at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on Friday, January 27. Djokovic lost only 8 games as he brushed aside the challenge from Tommy Paul, who …

Ben Shelton’s dad slams Novak Djokovic for mimicking son’s phone celebration after win
1 year, 3 months ago

Ben Shelton’s dad slams Novak Djokovic for mimicking son’s phone celebration after win

LA Times  

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic mimics Ben Shelton’s celebratory phone move after defeating the American in the U.S. Open semifinals Sept. 8 in New York. When the veteran Djokovic imitated his son’s now-signature celebration immediately after beating the young player in the U.S. Open semifinals last week, the former pro player and college coach saw nothing but disrespect. It was to mock …

U.S. Open 2023 Final | Novak Djokovic downs Daniil Medvedev to win record-tying 24th Slam
1 year, 3 months ago

U.S. Open 2023 Final | Novak Djokovic downs Daniil Medvedev to win record-tying 24th Slam

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic defeated Daniil Medvedev in straight sets on Sunday to win his fourth U.S. Open and a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title, avenging his loss to the Russian in the final two years ago. Medvedev defeated Djokovic in straight sets in the 2021 final to prevent the Serbian from becoming the first man to win all four Grand …

Novak Djokovic pays tribute to Kobe Bryant after winning U.S. Open
1 year, 3 months ago

Novak Djokovic pays tribute to Kobe Bryant after winning U.S. Open

LA Times  

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Ben Shelton tops Frances Tiafoe at the US Open for his first Slam semifinal. Novak Djokovic is next
1 year, 3 months ago

Ben Shelton tops Frances Tiafoe at the US Open for his first Slam semifinal. Novak Djokovic is next

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Ben Shelton is still just 20, still new to this whole professional tennis thing. On a muggy night in which, yes, he hit 14 aces but also hit 11 double-faults, Shelton used one blink-and-you-missed-it booming return to save a set point in the pivotal tiebreaker and reached his first Grand Slam semifinal by edging Frances Tiafoe 6-2, …

Australian Open: A perfect 10 for Novak Djokovic
1 year, 10 months ago

Australian Open: A perfect 10 for Novak Djokovic

The Hindu  

“He’s the greatest that’s ever held a tennis racquet.” — Stefanos Tsitsipas, after losing to Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final Tears of ecstasy, relief, and gratitude flowed from Novak Djokovic in the most memorable victory celebration of a Grand Slam title in history. “He has to play the perfect match to be in the match late.” Note P-Mac …

Djokovic back at top of ATP rankings; Sabalenka No. 2 in WTA
1 year, 10 months ago

Djokovic back at top of ATP rankings; Sabalenka No. 2 in WTA

China Daily  

Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses with the Norman Brooks Challenge Cup and a display of the number 10, for each of his Australian Open wins, following his win in the men's singles final in the 2023 Australian Open tennis tournament, at Government House in Melbourne, Australia, January 30, 2023. MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic's Australian Open championship returned him to …

Djokovic wins Australian Open, matches Nadal’s 22 Grand Slam titles record
1 year, 10 months ago

Djokovic wins Australian Open, matches Nadal’s 22 Grand Slam titles record

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic found this trip to Australia far less complicated, and far more successful, than that of a year ago. Only briefly challenged in the final on Sunday night, Djokovic was simply better at the most crucial moments and beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6, 7-6 for a record-extending 10th Australian Open championship and record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title overall. Djokovic …

Paul says Djokovic thwarted his Australian Open gameplan
1 year, 10 months ago

Paul says Djokovic thwarted his Australian Open gameplan

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Tommy Paul went into his first career Grand Slam semifinal with a specific game plan to confront Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. “I mean, walking on the court was cool,” said Paul, the first U.S. man in the semifinals at Melbourne Park since Andy Roddick in 2009. It was I think a good experience.” Let’s let …

Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic Beats Tommy Paul to Reach Summit Clash
1 year, 10 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic Beats Tommy Paul to Reach Summit Clash

News 18  

Novak Djokovic put aside some shaky play in the early going and took over his Australian Open semifinal against unseeded American Tommy Paul on Friday, winning 7-5, 6-1, 6-2 to close in on a 10th championship at Melbourne Park and 22nd Grand Slam title overall. “These are the moments that I’ve been working hard for.” Djokovic has never lost a …

Tommy Paul’s Australian run helps make US men relevant again
1 year, 10 months ago

Tommy Paul’s Australian run helps make US men relevant again

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Tommy Paul was too little at the time to remember watching Andy Roddick win the 2003 U.S. Open, the last Grand Slam singles title for an American man. “I thought it was the outfits.” That championship at Flushing Meadows two decades ago remains the last in Grand Slam singles for any American man, although a trio of …

Paul tops Shelton at Australian Open, faces Djokovic next
1 year, 10 months ago

Paul tops Shelton at Australian Open, faces Djokovic next

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Tommy Paul received a lot less attention than his younger, less-experienced, opponent, Ben Shelton, heading into their all-American quarterfinal at the Australian Open. Paul’s story is a pretty good one, too, and it is the one that will keep going at Melbourne Park: The 25-year-old was a star in the juniors and now is making good on …

Shelton, Paul give US 3 men in quarters at Australian Open
1 year, 11 months ago

Shelton, Paul give US 3 men in quarters at Australian Open

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Ben Shelton’s concerns leading into his first Australian Open had less to do with playing tennis and more to do with everything else associated with the trip. “It’s like every person’s dream when they start playing tennis to play the big matches at the Slams,” said Paul, a 25-year-old from New Jersey. “That ball was exactly on …

Stockholm Open: American Tommy Paul wins 1st ATP title
3 years, 1 month ago

Stockholm Open: American Tommy Paul wins 1st ATP title

The Hindu  

Tommy Paul won the first ATP Tour title of his career, beating Denis Shapovalov 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 to capture the Stockholm Open on Saturday. The American player concluded the week of his life as a professional — during which he beat Andy Murray and compatriots Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe — by closing into the net on the back of …

Stockholm Open: Tommy Paul into first ATP final, plays Shapovalov
3 years, 1 month ago

Stockholm Open: Tommy Paul into first ATP final, plays Shapovalov

The Hindu  

Tommy Paul reached his first ATP Tour final by outlasting fellow American Francis Tiafoe at the Stockholm Open on Friday. With a 5-7, 7-6, 6-4 win, the 24-year-old Paul followed up his victory over Andy Murray in the quarterfinals in what is proving to be a breakthrough tournament for the former junior French Open champion. To claim his first senior …

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