Paris Masters: Hubert Hurkacz seals ATP Finals berth after hard-fought win against James Duckworth
3 years, 1 month ago

Paris Masters: Hubert Hurkacz seals ATP Finals berth after hard-fought win against James Duckworth

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The 24-year-old Pole will be looking to go one better than his compatriot, 2012 finalist Jerzy Janowicz, in Paris. Paris: Hubert Hurkacz qualified for the season-ending ATP Finals on Friday after seeing off a stern challenge from Australian journeyman James Duckworth 6-2, 6-7, 7-5 in the Paris Masters quarter-final. He faces a mighty big hurdle to even get to the final as he plays world number one Novak Djokovic in Saturday’s semi-final. ‘Very big for me’ Seventh-seeded Hurkacz put real pressure on Duckworth in his first service game of the second set before the Australian took it after eight minutes of to-ing and fro-ing. “You dream about it as a kid, and you’re, like, when you’re growing up you don’t know if it’s gonna be possible, if you’re gonna be good enough,” said Hurkacz of reahcing the ATP Finals.

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ATP Finals: Taylor Fritz off to winning start after Daniil Medvedev meltdown
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ATP Finals: Taylor Fritz off to winning start after Daniil Medvedev meltdown

The Hindu  

American Taylor Fritz won his first match in the group stage of the ATP Finals 2024 when he beat Daniil Medvedev 6-4 6-3 on Sunday after the Russian lost his cool and risked getting defaulted by his bizarre antics. The opening set went with serve without a single break point until the final game, with Fritz especially dominant on his …

‘Do not believe Novak Djokovic is doomed’: Sinner’s coach fires warning to Serbian’s rivals ahead of 2025 comeback
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Do not believe Novak Djokovic is doomed’: Sinner’s coach fires warning to Serbian’s rivals ahead of 2025 comeback

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic won't be competing in the ATP Finals due to an injury, which also caused him to withdraw from the Paris Masters. Speaking to Italian media outlet Corriere della Sera, Jannik Sinner's coach Darren Cahill warned players about Djokovic and called him 'a legend'. He reached the Australian Open semi-finals, where he lost to Jannik Sinner in four sets, …

ATP Finals 2024: Novak Djokovic withdraws due to unspecified injury
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ATP Finals 2024: Novak Djokovic withdraws due to unspecified injury

Live Mint  

Novak Djokovic won't defend his ATP Finals title after ruling himself out on Tuesday due to an unspecified injury. Djokovic wrote in an Instagram story, “I was really looking forward to being there, but due to ongoing injury I won't be playing next week. Apologies to those who were planning to see me.” Novak Djokovic wrote about his injury via …

ATP Rolex Paris Masters Semi-final: Koolhof and Mektic Dominate in Men's Doubles
1 month, 3 weeks ago

ATP Rolex Paris Masters Semi-final: Koolhof and Mektic Dominate in Men's Doubles

BBC  

The ATP Rolex Paris Masters semi-finals saw some exciting matches on the court. In the Men's Doubles, Wesley Koolhof and Nikola Mektic defeated Neal Skupski and Michael Venus in a thrilling match, while Alexander Zverev and Holger Rune battled it out in the Men's Singles semi-final, with Zverev emerging victorious in a thrilling tie-breaker. In the Women's Doubles, Lloyd Glasspool …

Zverev Clinches Straight-Set Victory Over Tsitsipas in Paris Masters Quarterfinals
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Zverev Clinches Straight-Set Victory Over Tsitsipas in Paris Masters Quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Zverev defeats Tsitsipas in a straight-sets match, securing a place in the semifinals of the Paris Masters. The German, who reached the French Open final this year, showcased his power and precision on the clay court, winning the first set convincingly before cruising to a comfortable victory in the second.

Novak Djokovic misses Paris Masters, ATP Tour Finals participation in doubt
2 months ago

Novak Djokovic misses Paris Masters, ATP Tour Finals participation in doubt

New York Times  

Novak Djokovic will not defend his title at the Paris Masters 1000, which begins October 28 in the French capital. By skipping the Paris Masters, he could also be overhauled in the so-called ‘Race to Turin,’ which would put him out of the ATP Tour Finals anyway. Djokovic won last year’s event in Paris by beating Dimitrov in the final …

Novak Djokovic breaks singles record in Paris, edges closer to 1st Olympic gold; Rafael Nadal-Carlos Alcaraz eye semis
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic breaks singles record in Paris, edges closer to 1st Olympic gold; Rafael Nadal-Carlos Alcaraz eye semis

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic remained comfortably on course for a first Olympic gold medal to add to his record-breaking collection of titles on Wednesday as fellow superstars Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz aimed for a place in the doubles semi-finals. Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after winning his match against Dominik Koepfer of Germany Djokovic, who has won three of his 24 …

Paris Olympics 2024: Djokovic sweeps into second round and potential Nadal clash
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Djokovic sweeps into second round and potential Nadal clash

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic lost just one game in his Olympic tennis opener on Saturday to set up a potential blockbuster clash against old rival Rafael Nadal. Djokovic, chasing a first Olympic gold to add to his 24 Grand Slams, brushed aside Australia’s Matthew Ebden 6-0, 6-1 in just 53 minutes under the roof of Court Philippe Chatrier. Without a singles ranking, …

Wimbledon 2024: Novak Djokovic cruises, Alexander Zverev crumbles
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Novak Djokovic cruises, Alexander Zverev crumbles

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Novak Djokovic setup a quarter-final with Alex de Minaur following a straightforward win against Holger Rune. AP Novak Djokovic demolished Holger Rune on Monday to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals, staying on track for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam as Taylor Fritz stunned fourth seed Alexander Zverev. Fritz comeback FIVE STAR FRITZ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Taylor Fritz comes from two sets down to …

Novak Djokovic pulls out of French Open 2024 due to knee injury, Jannik Sinner crowned new World No.1
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic pulls out of French Open 2024 due to knee injury, Jannik Sinner crowned new World No.1

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic has been ruled out of the French Open 2024 ahead of the quarterfinals against Casper Ruud due to a knee injury. After Djokovic withdrew from Roland Garros, he also had to relinquish his top spot in the ATP rankings as Jannik Sinner was automatically crowned as the new world number 1. Novak Djokovic ruled out of the French …

French Open wrap: Djokovic, De Minaur and Zverev move into quarter-finals
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open wrap: Djokovic, De Minaur and Zverev move into quarter-finals

The Independent  

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French Open: Djokovic up and running at Roland Garros with victory over Herbert
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open: Djokovic up and running at Roland Garros with victory over Herbert

The Hindu  

Defending champion Novak Djokovic shrugged off doubts about the state of his game with a confident 6-4 7-6 6-4 defeat of Pierre-Hugues Herbert in the French Open first round on Tuesday. The top seed had to wait until the night match on the third day of the tournament to begin his quest for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title but …

‘I am worried’: Novak Djokovic heads to the French Open with no titles in 2024
7 months ago

‘I am worried’: Novak Djokovic heads to the French Open with no titles in 2024

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic will defend his French Open title in Paris without a trophy this season, after losing in the Geneva Open semifinals on May 24. The 44th-ranked Tomas Machac beat Djokovic 6-4, 0-6, 6-1 in the last clay-court event to prepare for Roland Garros, where main draw play starts on Sunday. "I’m going to take it match by match and …

Novak Djokovic loses Geneva semifinal, goes to French Open with no titles in 2024
7 months ago

Novak Djokovic loses Geneva semifinal, goes to French Open with no titles in 2024

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic will defend his French Open title in Paris still without a trophy this season after losing in the Geneva Open semifinals on Friday. Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, reacts after losing a point as he plays Tomas Machac, of the Czech Republic, during their semi-final match, at the ATP 250 Geneva Open tennis tournament in Geneva, Switzerland, Friday, May …

Djokovic beats Hurkacz at ATP Finals but semis hopes hinge on Sinner
1 year, 1 month ago

Djokovic beats Hurkacz at ATP Finals but semis hopes hinge on Sinner

The Hindu  

1 Novak Djokovic beat ATP Finals alternate Hubert Hurkacz 7-6 4-6 6-1 in their Green Group clash on Thursday but the six-time champion will be sweating over semi-final qualification. Djokovic’s dropped set against Hurkacz, who replaced the injured Stefanos Tsitsipas in Turin, confirmed Jannik Sinner’s spot in the semi-finals - making him the first Italian in the tournament’s 54-year history …

Novak Djokovic sets sights on major goals after securing Paris Masters title
1 year, 1 month ago

Novak Djokovic sets sights on major goals after securing Paris Masters title

The Independent  

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Paris Masters: Novak Djokovic Holds Off Relentless Andrey Rublev To Set Up Final Against Grigor Dimitrov
1 year, 1 month ago

Paris Masters: Novak Djokovic Holds Off Relentless Andrey Rublev To Set Up Final Against Grigor Dimitrov

News 18  

Novak Djokovic rallied to defeat Andrey Rublev 5-7, 7-6, 7-5 in a gripping Paris Masters semi-final on Saturday, earning a shot at a record-extending seventh title in the final against Grigor Dimitrov. The world number one relied on his unflinching powers of recovery to work his way back from a set down before sealing victory when fifth seed Rublev doubled-faulted …

Paris Masters 2023: Djokovic beats Rublev to set up final with Dimitrov
1 year, 1 month ago

Paris Masters 2023: Djokovic beats Rublev to set up final with Dimitrov

The Hindu  

World number one Novak Djokovic took a step closer to a record-extending seventh Paris Masters crown on Saturday when he beat Russian fifth seed Andrey Rublev 5-7, 7-6, 7-5 to set up a title clash with seasoned Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov. Dimitrov earlier battled past Greek seventh seed Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-7, 7-6 to reach his second ATP Masters 1000 final, …

Paris Masters: Grigor Dimitrov beats Hubert Hurkacz to Reach His Second Semifinals
1 year, 1 month ago

Paris Masters: Grigor Dimitrov beats Hubert Hurkacz to Reach His Second Semifinals

News 18  

Grigor Dimitrov booked his spot in the semifinals of the Paris Masters on Friday with a 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 win over Hubert Hurkacz that ended his rival’s hopes of qualifying for the ATP Finals. pic.twitter.com/UpYN5C2lAq — ROLEX PARIS MASTERS November 3, 2023 READ: WTA Finals: Aryna Sabalenka Secures Win Over Elena Rybakina After Two-Day Ordeal To Reach Semis The 32-year-old …

Djokovic gets his revenge by beating defending champion Rune to reach Paris Masters semifinals
1 year, 1 month ago

Djokovic gets his revenge by beating defending champion Rune to reach Paris Masters semifinals

Associated Press  

PARIS — Novak Djokovic took his revenge over defending champion Holger Rune to reach the semifinals of the Paris Masters on Friday after a nearly three-hour battle. Rune saved a match point when trailing 5-4 in the second set and played an excellent tiebreaker to level at one-set apiece but Djokovic raised his level in the decider, dropping just three …

Djokovic battles back to advance to Paris Masters 2023 quarterfinals
1 year, 1 month ago

Djokovic battles back to advance to Paris Masters 2023 quarterfinals

The Hindu  

World number one Novak Djokovic fought back to beat Tallon Griekspoor 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 on Thursday and reach the Paris Masters quarterfinals. READ | Paris Masters 2023: Tsitsipas beats Zverev to qualify for ATP Finals “It could’ve run easily on his way, but I played a good tiebreak and started to feel better on the third. I’m really happy I …

Djokovic finds his winning rhythm
1 year, 1 month ago

Djokovic finds his winning rhythm

China Daily  

Serbia's Novak Djokovic keeps his eye on the ball during his Paris Masters second-round match against Argentina's Tomas Martin Etcheverry at the Accor Arena in the French capital on Wednesday. AP Serb surges to first victory in Paris, as race heats up for year-end No 1 spot PARIS — Novak Djokovic stayed on track to earn the year-end No 1 …

Paris Masters 2023: Carlos Alcaraz not fully fit ahead of Round of 32 clash against Safiullin
1 year, 1 month ago

Paris Masters 2023: Carlos Alcaraz not fully fit ahead of Round of 32 clash against Safiullin

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz said on Monday he was not yet at “100 percent” as he prepares to return from injury this week at the Paris Masters, despite enjoying a practice session with rival Novak Djokovic. I’m coming here feeling well enough to do a good result here.” Second seed Alcaraz will be among the favourites in the French capital, despite failing …

Analysis: Novak Djokovic isn’t surprised he keeps winning Grand Slam titles. We shouldn’t be, either
1 year, 3 months ago

Analysis: Novak Djokovic isn’t surprised he keeps winning Grand Slam titles. We shouldn’t be, either

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The assumption, at least by many, was that Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer would cede the stage by now and make room at the top of men’s tennis for other players to begin accumulating Grand Slam titles. Djokovic’s U.S. Open title, which arrived Sunday via a 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 victory over Daniil Medvedev, gave him …

Novak Djokovic raises US Open 2023 concern after revealing reason for Toronto event withdrawal
1 year, 5 months ago

Novak Djokovic raises US Open 2023 concern after revealing reason for Toronto event withdrawal

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic has decided to withdraw from next month’s National Bank Open in Toronto due to fatigue. With four Canada ATP Masters 1000 titles under his belt, Djokovic has enjoyed notable success at the National Bank Open. Before this year’s Wimbledon final defeat, Djokovic had a 45-match unbeaten run on Centre Court with his last defeat against Britain’s Andy Murray …

'Tired' Novak Djokovic pulls out of ATP Masters 1000 event in Toronto
1 year, 5 months ago

'Tired' Novak Djokovic pulls out of ATP Masters 1000 event in Toronto

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This comes a week after the 23-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic fell to Carlos Alcaraz in the final at Wimbledon World number two Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the ATP Toronto Masters due to fatigue, Tennis Canada said on Sunday. The announcement comes a week after the 23-time Grand Slam champion from Serbia fell to Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in the …

Wimbledon 2023 final: History on ‘hungry’ Djokovic’s mind, no. 1 Alcaraz aims to shed Serb fear
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023 final: History on ‘hungry’ Djokovic’s mind, no. 1 Alcaraz aims to shed Serb fear

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic has stated on multiple occasions that his goal while learning tennis as a child in Serbia, was to be World No. Djokovic vs Alcaraz Wimbledon Final Live Updates By beating the 20-year-old Spaniard, Djokovic can equal Margaret Court’s record of 24 Majors. Since his defeat to Andy Murray in the 2013 final, Djokovic has won 45 consecutive matches …

Wimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic beats Hubert Hurkacz to reach quarterfinals; Mirra Andreeva crashes out
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic beats Hubert Hurkacz to reach quarterfinals; Mirra Andreeva crashes out

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Djokovic, a seven-time champion at the All England Club who is looking for his 24th Grand Slam title overall, reached the quarterfinals at the grass-court major for the 14th time Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic’s experience was on display at Wimbledon on Monday. Djokovic, a seven-time champion at the All England Club who is looking for his 24th Grand Slam title overall, …

Wimbledon 2023: Djokovic holds off Hurkacz to reach quarterfinals again
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Djokovic holds off Hurkacz to reach quarterfinals again

The Hindu  

Defending champion Novak Djokovic was temporarily knocked off course by big-serving Pole Hubert Hurkacz but quickly got back in the groove on Monday to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals. It was Hurkacz who brought down the curtain on record eight-time Wimbledon champion Federer’s career when he beat the Swiss in the last eight two years ago. “I mean he’s got one …

Wimbledon 2023: Djokovic vs Hurkacz match halted by curfew
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Djokovic vs Hurkacz match halted by curfew

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic grabbed a two-set lead in his fourth round match against Hubert Hurkacz but only after withstanding a ferocious barrage of aces from the Pole before play was suspended at Wimbledon on Sunday. Djokovic will sleep a lot easier than he might have done if the 17th seed Hurkacz had taken the opening set after two aces saw him …

Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon match against Hubert Hurkacz was suspended and will continue Monday
1 year, 5 months ago

Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon match against Hubert Hurkacz was suspended and will continue Monday

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — Novak Djokovic will need to put in some work to get to the Wimbledon quarterfinals as he seeks a fifth consecutive title and eighth overall at the All England Club. Djokovic took the first two sets 7-6, 7-6 — after trailing in each tiebreaker — against 17th-seeded Hubert Hurkacz on Sunday night at Centre Court before their …

Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek Bring Curtain Up on Wimbledon
1 year, 5 months ago

Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek Bring Curtain Up on Wimbledon

News 18  

Novak Djokovic brings the curtain up at Wimbledon on Monday as he starts his bid for an eighth title and all-time record equalling 24th Grand Slam triumph. “When I enter the Centre Court, I guess it just awakens something in me and I’m able to perform at a very high level,” said Djokovic. Venus back on Centre Court Women’s world …

French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic Clinches 23rd Grand Slam Title With Win Over Casper Ruud
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic Clinches 23rd Grand Slam Title With Win Over Casper Ruud

News 18  

Novak Djokovic picked up his record 23rd Grand Slam title at the French Open as he got the better of Norwegian challenger Casper Ruud in straight sets at the Roland Garros in Paris, France. The world no.3 ranked Serb breezed past his opponent 7-6, 6-3, 7-5 to claim his third French Open title and 23rd grand slam title overall. The …

French Open final Novak Djokovic vs Casper Ruud: Head-to-head tie, key stats, records in line - All you need to know
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open final Novak Djokovic vs Casper Ruud: Head-to-head tie, key stats, records in line - All you need to know

Hindustan Times  

As many as eight players formed a list of potential winners of the French Open title after defending champion and 14-time winner Rafael Nadal had withdrawn from the contest a month back. If it was Nadal in 2022, who handed Ruud a straight-set defeat in his very first Grand Slam final, to claim a record 22nd Grand Slam title, it's …

French Open 2023: Experienced Novak Djokovic races past cramping Alcaraz to qualify for final
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023: Experienced Novak Djokovic races past cramping Alcaraz to qualify for final

India TV News  

Novak Djokovic has knocked the top seeded and world number 1 Carlos Alcaraz out of the French Open. The two top Tennis players locked horns in the semi-final and the experience of Djokovic prevailed in the end as he won the match against a cramping Alcaraz by 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 to make it to the final of yet another …

French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic Claims Win in Second Round After Kosovo Controversy
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic Claims Win in Second Round After Kosovo Controversy

News 18  

Novak Djokovic brushed aside the furore surrounding his recent comments about clashes in Kosovo by easing into the French Open third round on Wednesday, then saying they reflected what he “stands for”. Djokovic, who is chasing a men’s record 23rd Grand Slam singles title at Roland Garros, came through a marathon first set against Hungarian Marton Fucsovics before prevailing 7-6, …

French Open 2023: Djokovic eases into third round amid Kosovo controversy; Alcaraz sets up Shapovalov clash
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023: Djokovic eases into third round amid Kosovo controversy; Alcaraz sets up Shapovalov clash

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic brushed aside the furore surrounding his recent comments about clashes in Kosovo by easing into the French Open third round on Wednesday, then saying they reflected what he “stands for”. Alcaraz through World number one Carlos Alcaraz overcame a second-set blip to blow away Japan’s Taro Daniel 6-1, 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 and set up a tie with Canadian …

Final ATP Rankings before 2023 French Open: Alcaraz returns to top spot, Djokovic slips to third
1 year, 7 months ago

Final ATP Rankings before 2023 French Open: Alcaraz returns to top spot, Djokovic slips to third

The Hindu  

Here is all you need to know about the latest ATP Rankings released on May 22, 2023. Carlos Alcaraz returned to the top spot in the latest ATP Rankings released on Monday. Daniil Medvedev clinched his maiden title on clay in Rome by beating Holger Rune in the final and as a result, went past Novak Djokovic to take the …

Monte Carlo Masters: Novak Djokovic upset by Lorenzo Musetti; Daniil Medvedev comes from brink to beat Alexander Zverev
1 year, 8 months ago

Monte Carlo Masters: Novak Djokovic upset by Lorenzo Musetti; Daniil Medvedev comes from brink to beat Alexander Zverev

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Novak Djokovic, a two-time Monte Carlo Masters winner, was broken eight times before going down 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 to the 21st-ranked Lorenzo Musetti Monte Carlo: Novak Djokovic was knocked out in the last 16 of the Monte Carlo Masters by Lorenzo Musetti in three sets on Thursday after the world number one struggled badly on serve. “Beating Novak is something …

Djokovic equals Steffi Graf’s record for weeks spent as world number one
1 year, 10 months ago

Djokovic equals Steffi Graf’s record for weeks spent as world number one

The Hindu  

Tennis legend Novak Djokovic is a week away from another milestone after equalling Steffi Graf’s all-time record for most weeks spent at number one of 377. The 35-year-old Serbian remains top of the latest ATP rankings released on Monday bringing him level with the amount of weeks that Graf spent as women’s world number one. Djokovic returned to number one …

Djokovic beats Tsitsipas in Ten-acious final
1 year, 10 months ago

Djokovic beats Tsitsipas in Ten-acious final

China Daily  

Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates with the trophy following his victory against Stefanos Tsitsipas in the men's singles final of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday. 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 …

ATP Finals: Novak Djokovic Beats Casper Ruud to Win Record-Equalling Sixth Title
2 years, 1 month ago

ATP Finals: Novak Djokovic Beats Casper Ruud to Win Record-Equalling Sixth Title

News 18  

Novak Djokovic beat Norway’s Casper Ruud 7-5 6-3 to collect a record-equalling sixth ATP Finals title on Sunday, earning the biggest paycheck ever in tennis – $4,740,300 – for completing the season-ending tournament unbeaten. “The fact that I waited seven years makes this victory even sweeter,” he added as he matched Roger Federer’s six titles in the season-ending event amongst …

ATP Finals: Novak Djokovic to face Casper Ruud in summit clash after beating Taylor Fritz
2 years, 1 month ago

ATP Finals: Novak Djokovic to face Casper Ruud in summit clash after beating Taylor Fritz

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Novak Djokovic has beaten world number four Casper Ruud in all three of their previous meetings Turin: Novak Djokovic remained on course for a record-equalling sixth ATP Tour Finals title after a 7-6, 7-6 win over Taylor Fritz in Turin on Saturday. 👏 2008 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2018 2022@DjokerNole | #NittoATPFinals pic.twitter.com/kPVUgLSTBx — ATP Tour November 19, 2022 …

ATP Finals: Taylor Fritz beats Felix Auger-Aliassime, to face Novak Djokovic in semi-finals
2 years, 1 month ago

ATP Finals: Taylor Fritz beats Felix Auger-Aliassime, to face Novak Djokovic in semi-finals

Firstpost  

Casper Ruud, who lost to Rafael Nadal, will face the winner of Stefanos Tsitsipas and Andrey Rublev in the semi-finals. Turin: Taylor Fritz advanced to the final four of the ATP Finals by beating Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6, 6-7, 6-2 on Thursday at the year-end tournament. The match went with serve until the final set when Fritz broke twice in the …

Novak Djokovic fights past Stefanos Tsitsipas to reach Paris Masters final against Holger Rune
2 years, 1 month ago

Novak Djokovic fights past Stefanos Tsitsipas to reach Paris Masters final against Holger Rune

The Hindu  

Reigning Paris Masters champion Novak Djokovic beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in a three-set epic on Saturday to set up a title clash with Holger Rune, who reached his first ATP Masters 1000 final after a comfortable win over Felix Auger-Aliassime. Djokovic won his eighth straight match against Tsitsipas but needed more than two hours to seal a 6-2 3-6 7-6 victory, …

Paris Masters: Alcaraz retires with injury, Djokovic races into semifinals
2 years, 1 month ago

Paris Masters: Alcaraz retires with injury, Djokovic races into semifinals

The Hindu  

World number one Carlos Alcaraz retired from his Paris Masters quarter-final against Holger Rune on Friday with an abdominal injury, while defending champion Novak Djokovic made quick work of Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti. “Let’s see if it’s the same problem as I felt before or not.” Rune will face in-form Felix Auger-Aliassime for a place in Sunday’s final. “It was a …

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz breeze into Paris Masters quarter-finals
2 years, 1 month ago

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz breeze into Paris Masters quarter-finals

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Paris Masters 2022: Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic cruise into quarter-finals
2 years, 1 month ago

Paris Masters 2022: Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic cruise into quarter-finals

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Paris: World number one Carlos Alcaraz swatted aside Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets on Thursday, as Novak Djokovic continued his Paris Masters title defence by also reaching the quarter-finals. Spanish teenager Alcaraz, hoping to win a third Masters title of the year after previous successes in Miami and Madrid, saw off former world number three Dimitrov 6-1, 6-3 in 72 …

Paris Masters: Carlos Alcaraz Cruises Into Quarters, Lorenzo Musetti Shocks Casper Ruud
2 years, 1 month ago

Paris Masters: Carlos Alcaraz Cruises Into Quarters, Lorenzo Musetti Shocks Casper Ruud

News 18  

World number one Carlos Alcaraz swatted aside Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets on Thursday to reach the Paris Masters quarter-finals, while Lorenzo Musetti dumped out third seed Casper Ruud. The Spanish teenager, hoping to win a third Masters title of the year after previous successes in Miami and Madrid, saw off former world number three Dimitrov 6-1, 6-3 in 72 …

Paris Masters 2022: Rafael Nadal, Daniil Medvedev lose; Felix Auger-Aliassime, Andrey Rublev in ATP Finals
2 years, 1 month ago

Paris Masters 2022: Rafael Nadal, Daniil Medvedev lose; Felix Auger-Aliassime, Andrey Rublev in ATP Finals

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Rafael Nadal made 19 unforced errors to 18 for Tommy Paul and dropped serve three times in the final set, almost looking resigned. Gillou's Last Dance 🎬 R64 - d. Murray 4-6 7-5 6-3 R32 - d. Fritz 7-5 5-7 6-4 R16 - Tomorrow vs Auger-Aliassime@GillesSimon84 #RolexParisMasters pic.twitter.com/BHXsjalGzq — Tennis TV November 2, 2022 Fritz failed to convert three set …

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