Davis Cup: Novak Djokovic's Serbia stunned by Germany, Daniil Medvedev leads Russians to victory
3 years ago

Davis Cup: Novak Djokovic's Serbia stunned by Germany, Daniil Medvedev leads Russians to victory

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Djokovic and Cacic lost a dramatic deciding tie-break in their doubles rubber as Serbia suffered a shock defeat by Germany, while Medvedev helped the Russians to an opening win Paris: Novak Djokovic and Nikola Cacic lost a dramatic deciding tie-break in their doubles rubber as Serbia suffered a shock defeat by Germany in the Davis Cup Finals, while Daniil Medvedev helped the Russian Tennis Federation to an opening win. World number one Djokovic had drawn Serbia level in their second group-stage tie by beating Jan-Lennard Struff after Filip Krajinovic’s loss to Dominik Koepfer. “I’m really happy to bring a point to the team.” Rublev and Australian Open semi-finalist Aslan Karatsev completed the whitewash by taking the doubles rubber against Gonzalo Escobar and Diego Hidalgo 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. Britain down France Earlier, British number one Cameron Norrie completed success against France in the second singles rubber, beating Arthur Rinderknech 6-2, 7-6 in Britain’s first tie.

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Davis Cup: Jannik Sinner leads Italy past Netherlands for its second consecutive title
1 month ago

Davis Cup: Jannik Sinner leads Italy past Netherlands for its second consecutive title

The Hindu  

Jannik Sinner clinched Italy’s second consecutive Davis Cup title and capped his breakthrough season at the top of tennis by beating Tallon Griekspoor 7-6, 6-2 on Sunday for a 2-0 win over the Netherlands in the final of the team competition. Sinner went 73-8 with eight singles titles in 2024, with his first two Grand Slam trophies arriving at the …

Germany overcome Alexander Zverev absence to beat Canada and reach Davis Cup semis
1 month ago

Germany overcome Alexander Zverev absence to beat Canada and reach Davis Cup semis

The Independent  

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Germany wins both singles matches to top Canada and reach Davis Cup semifinals
1 month ago

Germany wins both singles matches to top Canada and reach Davis Cup semifinals

Associated Press  

MALAGA, Spain — Germany kept alive its hopes of winning the Davis Cup for the first time in more than three decades by beating Canada in Wednesday’s quarterfinal. Let’s look forward to Friday.” In the last two quarterfinals this year, the United States faces Australia and defending champion Italy takes on Argentina. “It just slipped away from me, so it’s …

Germany powers past Canada to reach Davis Cup semifinal
1 month ago

Germany powers past Canada to reach Davis Cup semifinal

The Hindu  

Three-time Davis Cup winner Germany eased into the semifinals with a 2-0 victory against Canada on Wednesday. Jan-Lennard Struff defeated Denis Shapovalov 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 to avenge Germany’s defeat in the 2022 quarterfinals by eventual victor Canada. Daniel Altmaier beat Gabriel Diallo in straight sets 7-6, 6-4 in the opening singles rubber to send Germany ahead in the quarterfinal clash. …

Davis Cup Finals: Daniel Altmaier, Jan-Lennard Struff power Germany to semis
1 month ago

Davis Cup Finals: Daniel Altmaier, Jan-Lennard Struff power Germany to semis

India Today  

Daniel Altmaier and Jan-Lennard Struff powered Germany through to the semi-final of the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga with a 2-0 win over Canada. Altmaier gave Germany the crucial 1-0 lead after beating Diallo 7-6, 6-4 in a tad under two hours. My fighting spirit helped me to win the first set, and then I was getting into a better …

Frustrated Medvedev melts down in opening loss to Fritz
1 month, 1 week ago

Frustrated Medvedev melts down in opening loss to Fritz

China Daily  

Russia's Daniil Medvedev smashes his racket during his 6-4, 6-3 group-stage loss to Taylor Fritz of the United States during the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy, on Sunday. REUTERS TURIN, Italy — US Open finalist Taylor Fritz frustrated Daniil Medvedev to the point that the Russian smashed his racket and was docked a point in a 6-4, 6-3 victory for …

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 …

Britain fails to reach Davis Cup Finals last eight after losing to Canada
3 months, 1 week ago

Britain fails to reach Davis Cup Finals last eight after losing to Canada

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Britain failed to qualify for the last eight of the Davis Cup Finals after losing to Canada 2-1 in its last group-stage tie on Sunday, while Novak Djokovic helped Serbia secure a place in next year’s qualifiers. The British needed a 3-0 win against the Canadians in Manchester, but Dan Evans lost 6-0, 7-5 to Denis Shapovalov …

US beats Slovakia to join Germany, Spain and Australia in Davis Cup Finals last eight
3 months, 1 week ago

US beats Slovakia to join Germany, Spain and Australia in Davis Cup Finals last eight

Associated Press  

ZHUHAI, China — The United States secured its place in the last eight of the Davis Cup Finals after beating Slovakia 3-0 on Friday, a result that also sent unbeaten Germany through from the same group. Spain joined them when four-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz beat France’s Ugo Humbert 6-3, 6-3. In Zhuhai, America’s Mackenzie McDonald converted four of …

Canada, Australia and Germany set to advance in the Davis Cup Finals after group-stage wins
3 months, 1 week ago

Canada, Australia and Germany set to advance in the Davis Cup Finals after group-stage wins

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Canada, Australia and Germany remained unbeaten in the group stage of the Davis Cup Finals after each winning their second straight match on Thursday, while Czech player Tomas Machac retired injured for the second time in two days after playing only six minutes. Denis Shapovalov beat Eero Vasa 7-6, 6-2 and Felix Auger-Aliassime followed up with a …

French Open: Novak Djokovic beats Francisco Cerundolo to reach quarterfinal; de Minaur sends Medvedev packing
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open: Novak Djokovic beats Francisco Cerundolo to reach quarterfinal; de Minaur sends Medvedev packing

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic pulled off another astonishing escape as he beat Argentine 23rd seed Francisco Cerundolo in a five-set thriller to reach a 15th consecutive French Open quarterfinal on Monday, June 3, 2024. Medvedev’s best performance in the French Open remains a quarterfinal run in 2021, while he has also lost in the first round in five of his eight appearances. …

Davis Cup 2024: Sebastian Baez lifts Argentina past Kazakhstan, Belgium and France win
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Davis Cup 2024: Sebastian Baez lifts Argentina past Kazakhstan, Belgium and France win

The Hindu  

Argentina reached the Davis Cup Finals group stage by eliminating Kazakhstan 3-2 in the best-of-five-match qualifying round when Sebastian Baez erased two match points and came back to edge Dmitry Popko 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 on Sunday. Popko was in position to get Kazakhstan past 2016 Davis Cup champion Argentina, just one point away from winning while ahead 6-4 in the …

Brazil beats host Sweden 3-1 to advance to Davis Cup Finals group stage for first time
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Brazil beats host Sweden 3-1 to advance to Davis Cup Finals group stage for first time

The Hindu  

Thiago Monteiro led Brazil to its first spot in the Davis Cup Finals group stage in September, beating Sweden’s Elias Ymer 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 on Saturday for a 3-1 team victory. In the opening singles matches Friday, Monteiro beat Karl Friberg, and Ymer edged Gustavo Heide for Sweden’s lone point. The 12 winners this week will join reigning champion Italy, …

Brazil beats host Sweden 3-1 to advance to Davis Cup Finals group stage for first time
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Brazil beats host Sweden 3-1 to advance to Davis Cup Finals group stage for first time

Associated Press  

HELSINGBORG, Sweden — Thiago Monteiro led Brazil its first spot in the Davis Cup Finals group stage in September, beating Sweden’s Elias Ymer 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 on Saturday for a 3-1 team victory. It is the job of the whole team.” Earlier in doubles on the hard court at Helsingborg Arena, Brazil’s Felipe Meligeni Alves and Rafael Matos topped Filip …

Australian Open 2024: Djokovic extinguishes Fritz fire to make semis
11 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Djokovic extinguishes Fritz fire to make semis

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic continued his dominance over Taylor Fritz but not before a big test as he sealed a 7-6, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 win over the 12th-seeded American on a steamy Tuesday at the Australian Open to move into a record-extending 48th Grand Slam semifinal. Physically very draining, emotionally as well.” Djokovic has taken his time to get going at this …

Djokovic's Serbia faces Slovakia in 2024 Davis Cup qualifiers
1 year ago

Djokovic's Serbia faces Slovakia in 2024 Davis Cup qualifiers

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic's Serbia were drawn against Slovakia in 2024 Davis Cup finals qualifying on Sunday, as organisers confirmed the last eight would be held in Malaga again. Djokovic and Serbia crashed out in the semi-finals on Saturday against Italy, as Jannik Sinner beat the world number one in the second singles rubber and then again in the doubles. Crowds have …

Davis Cup 2023: Novak Djokovic tells fans to ‘shut up’, Italy beat Serbia 2-1
1 year ago

Davis Cup 2023: Novak Djokovic tells fans to ‘shut up’, Italy beat Serbia 2-1

Live Mint  

Serbian professional tennis player, Novak Djokovic, currently ranked world No. 1 in singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals, on 24 November told a group of drumming fans of the Great Britain team to “shut up”, with the latter trying to drown out his post-match interview after Djokovic's quarterfinal win on Thursday, reported CNN. In the quarterfinal, Djokovic defeated Cameron …

Jannik Sinner stuns Novak Djokovic as Italy reach Davis Cup Final
1 year ago

Jannik Sinner stuns Novak Djokovic as Italy reach Davis Cup Final

The Independent  

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Novak Djokovic Angered Over Doping Test Request At Davis Cup
1 year, 1 month ago

Novak Djokovic Angered Over Doping Test Request At Davis Cup

News 18  

Novak Djokovic was furious after being asked to undergo a dope test shortly before Serbia’s Davis Cup win over Great Britain, although the International Tennis Integrity Agency said Saturday it was standard practice and he had not been singled out. pic.twitter.com/SVHebqdS35 — FirstSportz Tennis November 24, 2023 READ: ‘Learn to Behave’: Novak Djokovic Explains Row with British Fans “I didn’t …

ATP Finals 2023: Medvedev books place in semis after beating Zverev in straight sets
1 year, 1 month ago

ATP Finals 2023: Medvedev books place in semis after beating Zverev in straight sets

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev booked his place in the last four of the ATP Finals on Wednesday after beating Alexander Zverev 7-6, 6-4, while Carlos Alcaraz cruised past troubled Andrey Rublev to get his campaign up and running. World number three Medvedev had to win in straight sets to claim a spot in the semi-finals in Turin with a match to spare …

ATP Finals 2023: Medvedev tops Rublev in straight sets
1 year, 1 month ago

ATP Finals 2023: Medvedev tops Rublev in straight sets

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev swept past Andrey Rublev 6-4 6-2 at their ATP Finals clash in the Red Group on Monday. Russian friends Medvedev and Rublev were destined for another epic showdown after meeting in the Dubai Open final and U.S. Open quarter-finals, with world number three Medvedev winning both matches. RELATED: Zverev battles past Alcaraz in opener However, Rublev, ranked fifth …

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, …

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 …

Davis Cup: Britain wins thriller against France to reach quarters
1 year, 3 months ago

Davis Cup: Britain wins thriller against France to reach quarters

The Hindu  

British doubles duo Dan Evans and Neal Skupski saved four match points on the way to a thrilling 1-6 7-6 7-6 victory over France’s Nicolas Mahut and Edouard Roger-Vasselin to secure their country’s place in the Davis Cup Finals on Sunday. France had yet another match point when Skupski served at 5-6 but he stayed ice cool to fire down …

Davis Cup: Finland stuns US to reach quarters, Australia and Canada through
1 year, 3 months ago

Davis Cup: Finland stuns US to reach quarters, Australia and Canada through

The Hindu  

Underdogs Finland stunned 32-times champions the United States on Saturday to seal their place in the Davis Cup quarter-finals for the first time, while the Czech Republic, Canada and Australia all advanced. Otto Virtanen got Finland off to a solid start by outlasting Mackenzie McDonald 7-6 1-6 7-6 before Emil Ruusuvuori sent Finland into the last eight from Group D …

Djokovic makes winning Davis Cup return
1 year, 3 months ago

Djokovic makes winning Davis Cup return

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic wrapped up a Davis Cup quarter-final place for Serbia on Friday, beating Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina just five days after winning the US Open title. The world number one eased to a 6-3, 6-4 success to give his country an unassailable 2-0 lead in Valencia after Laslo Djere’s earlier win over Albert Ramos-Vinolas. Djokovic took the opening set …

Davis Cup 2023: United States beaten as Tiafoe loses again; Titleholder Canada defeats Sweden
1 year, 3 months ago

Davis Cup 2023: United States beaten as Tiafoe loses again; Titleholder Canada defeats Sweden

The Hindu  

Frances Tiafoe was beaten for the second straight time in the Davis Cup Finals, with his latest defeat on Thursday coming after a code violation on match point for smashing his racket into the ground following a disagreement with the chair umpire. Defending champion Canada earlier defeated Sweden 3-0 to take the lead in Group A. Gabriel Diallo secured the …

Serbia and France off to winning starts in Davis Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

Serbia and France off to winning starts in Davis Cup

The Hindu  

Serbia made a victorious start to their Davis Cup Finals group stage campaign by beating South Korea on Tuesday before 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic arrives for tougher tests ahead. The 36-year-old’s team mates ensured there were no hiccups in their opener as Dusan Lajovic downed Hong Seong-chan 6-4, 7-6 and Laslo Djere battled past Kwon Soon-woo 4-6, 6-2, …

Davis Cup 2023: Serbia targets progress with Djokovic boost
1 year, 3 months ago

Davis Cup 2023: Serbia targets progress with Djokovic boost

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic could return to action in the Davis Cup later this week after capturing his 24th Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open and Serbia team mate Miomir Kecmanovic said on Monday the 36-year-old can give the team a huge advantage. Djokovic beat Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 in New York on Sunday to lift his third Grand Slam …

Daniil Medvedev ends Carlos Alcaraz's title defence at US Open, sets up rematch with Novak Djokovic in final
1 year, 3 months ago

Daniil Medvedev ends Carlos Alcaraz's title defence at US Open, sets up rematch with Novak Djokovic in final

India TV News  

World No.3 Daniil Medvedev ended top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz's title defence at the US Open as he defeated the Spaniard in four sets in the semifinal at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday. With this Medvedev sets a US Open final rematch with Novak Djokovic, who cruised past America's Ben Shelton in the other semifinal clash. Alcaraz looked on course of becoming …

Ten out of ten: Daniil Medvedev rates himself in US Open 2023
1 year, 3 months ago

Ten out of ten: Daniil Medvedev rates himself in US Open 2023

India Today  

Russian star Daniil Medvedev has rated his tennis as 10 out of 10 after defeating his countryman Andrey Rublev on Wednesday, 6 September. In a gruelling battle at the US Open, third seed Daniil Medvedev emerged victorious against Andrey Rublev, securing his place in the semi-finals for the fourth time in five years. The match, which took place in difficult …

Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz wins in Toronto in first match since Wimbledon title
1 year, 4 months ago

Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz wins in Toronto in first match since Wimbledon title

Hindustan Times  

Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz won in his first match since his Wimbledon victory, beating Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 in the National Bank Open. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain hits a shot against Ben Shelton of the United States Preparing for his U.S. Open title defense, the 20-year-old Alcaraz ran his match winning streak to 13, dating to his Queen's title run. This …

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 …

Monte Carlo Masters: Novak Djokovic, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alexander Zverev All Advance
1 year, 8 months ago

Monte Carlo Masters: Novak Djokovic, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alexander Zverev All Advance

News 18  

Novak Djokovic made a winning return to competition in the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday but was made to work by his 198th-ranked Russian opponent as two-time defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas advanced when his rival retired injured. IPL 2023 Points Table: Check Team Standings, Team Points, Wins, Losses & Orange Cap, Purple Cap Rublev, Zverev survive Earlier Andrey Rublev and …

Monte Carlo Masters: Djokovic makes winning return to competition; Tsitsipas advances after opponent retires
1 year, 8 months ago

Monte Carlo Masters: Djokovic makes winning return to competition; Tsitsipas advances after opponent retires

Firstpost  

World No 1 Djokovic was in danger of losing the opening set against Russian qualifier Ivan Gakhov before easing through 7-6, 6-2. Monaco: Novak Djokovic made a winning return to competition in the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday but was made to work by his 198th-ranked Russian opponent as two-time defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas advanced when his rival retired injured. …

Dubai Championship: Daniil Medvedev beats Andrey Rublev in final; extends winning streak to 14
1 year, 9 months ago

Dubai Championship: Daniil Medvedev beats Andrey Rublev in final; extends winning streak to 14

India TV News  

Daniil Medvedev topped Andrey Rublev 6-2, 6-2 to win the all-Russian final and lift the Dubai Championship title, making it his third accolade in a row on Saturday. Today I managed to be on top, but the next match could be a different story," said Medvedev. It is worth noting that Rublev defeated Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6 in the first …

Djokovic to face Medvedev in Dubai semis, Rublev gets Zverev
1 year, 9 months ago

Djokovic to face Medvedev in Dubai semis, Rublev gets Zverev

China Daily  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Top-ranked Novak Djokovic beat Hubert Hurkacz 6-3, 7-5 on Thursday and will face former No 1 Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals at the Dubai Championships. The five-time Dubai champion's 20th straight victory set the stage for a last-four match against Medvedev, who defeated Borna Coric 6-3, 6-2 in the nightcap at the hard-court tournament. Djokovic …

Davis Cup 2023: Stan Wawrinka seals shock win for Swiss, US sweeps Uzbekistan in qualifiers
1 year, 10 months ago

Davis Cup 2023: Stan Wawrinka seals shock win for Swiss, US sweeps Uzbekistan in qualifiers

The Hindu  

Three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka rolled back the clock to secure a thrilling win for Switzerland over Germany in the Davis Cup qualifier on Saturday. The 37-year-old, part of the Swiss 2014 Davis Cup winning team but who had not played in the event since 2015, beat Daniel Altmaier 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 to seal a 3-2 win in Trier. …

Adelaide International: Injury scare as Novak Djokovic beats Daniil Medvedev to reach final; qualifier stuns Ons Jabeur
1 year, 11 months ago

Adelaide International: Injury scare as Novak Djokovic beats Daniil Medvedev to reach final; qualifier stuns Ons Jabeur

Firstpost  

Adelaide: An intense Novak Djokovic brushed aside Daniil Medvedev on Saturday to set up an Adelaide International final against Sebastian Korda and played down injury concerns after appearing to tweak his hamstring. In the women’s draw, unheralded Czech teenager Linda Noskova stunned world number two Ons Jabeur 6-3, 1-6, 6-3, with the qualifier into her first-ever final against second seed …

ATP Finals: Novak Djokovic battles past Daniil Medvedev in Turin thriller
2 years, 1 month ago

ATP Finals: Novak Djokovic battles past Daniil Medvedev in Turin thriller

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic went into the Red Group dead tie already assured of his place in the semi-finals after wins over Andrey Rublev and Stefanos Tsitsipas. Turin: Novak Djokovic remained unbeaten at the ATP finals on Friday after a battling 6-3, 6-7 7-6 win over Daniil Medvedev. Djokovic went into the Red Group dead tie already assured of his place in …

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

The Independent  

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Carlos Alcaraz sends Spain into last 8 of Davis Cup quarterfinals
2 years, 3 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz sends Spain into last 8 of Davis Cup quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz is producing the goods for his country as well as himself. Seven days after winning his first Grand Slam tournament, the top-ranked Alcaraz beat Kwon Soon-woo in straight sets in the Davis Cup Finals to secure Spain victory over South Korea and a spot in the quarterfinals as Group B winner. It was Alcaraz’s first win since beating …

Nick Kyrgios Defeats World No.1 Daniil Medvedev at Montreal Masters
2 years, 4 months ago

Nick Kyrgios Defeats World No.1 Daniil Medvedev at Montreal Masters

News 18  

Nick Kyrgios produced a serve-and-volley masterclass to topple world number one Daniil Medvedev 6-7 6-4 6-2 for his eighth straight win on a day of upsets at the Canadian Open in Montreal on Wednesday. The match’s pivotal moment came in the fourth game of the third set when Kyrgios raced from corner to corner to deliver a backhand that the …

French Open: Top Seed Novak Djokovic Blazes Past Aljaz Bedene Into Fourth Round
2 years, 6 months ago

French Open: Top Seed Novak Djokovic Blazes Past Aljaz Bedene Into Fourth Round

News 18  

Top seed Novak Djokovic powered past Aljaz Bedene of Slovenia 6-3 6-3 6-2 on Friday to advance to the French Open fourth round and stay firmly on course to challenge for a record-equalling 21st Grand Slam win. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE The 35-year-old world number one, …

Djokovic beats Karatsev to enter Rome Masters third round
2 years, 7 months ago

Djokovic beats Karatsev to enter Rome Masters third round

The Hindu  

Still attempting to get his nearly unbeatable form back following his time away from the tour, Novak Djokovic took another step in the right direction with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Aslan Karatsev in his opening match at the Italian Open on Tuesday. Also on the red clay courts of the Foro Italico, big-serving John Isner eliminated Miami Open semifinalist …

Davis Cup 2022: France, Spain, US and Argentina ease into Finals
2 years, 9 months ago

Davis Cup 2022: France, Spain, US and Argentina ease into Finals

India TV News  

Highlights Spain took out Romania 3-1 in Marbella with Bautista Agut clinchin the tie in beating Copil 6-2, 6-3 Singles wins of Sebastian Korda and Taylor Fritz helped USA beat Colombia 3-0 France, Spain, the United States and Argentina eased into the Davis Cup Finals while Belgium scraped past host Finland 3-2 in the qualifiers. After Roberto Bautista Agut and …

Watching Russia-Ukraine news not easy, says World No 1 Daniil Medvedev
2 years, 10 months ago

Watching Russia-Ukraine news not easy, says World No 1 Daniil Medvedev

India TV News  

As much as Daniil Medvedev cared about taking over the No. “Watching the news from home, waking up here in Mexico, was not easy,” Medvedev said after beating Yoshihito Nishioka 6-2, 6-3. I'm all for peace.” Medvedev noted that the pair that won the doubles title at the Marseille Open last week included one Russian and one Ukrainian, saying: “This …

Novak Djokovic to surrender world No 1 ranking after shock Dubai defeat
2 years, 10 months ago

Novak Djokovic to surrender world No 1 ranking after shock Dubai defeat

The Telegraph  

Daniil Medvedev will become the first man other than Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray to hold the world No 1 spot since 2004, after Djokovic ceded his crown with a loss in Dubai. Russia's Medvedev, who is playing at the Mexican Open this week, needed to win the tournament outright or progress further than Djokovic did …

Mexican Open: Zverev beats Brooksby in latest-ever finish to professional tennis match
2 years, 10 months ago

Mexican Open: Zverev beats Brooksby in latest-ever finish to professional tennis match

The Hindu  

Alexander Zverev edged to victory over Jenson Brooksby in Acapulco early on Tuesday morning in the latest-ever finish to a professional tennis match. The Olympic champion saved two match points before completing a 3-6, 7-6, 6-2 win at 4:54 am local time. READ: Zverev and Brooksby were still playing when a doubles match, scheduled for Tuesday, had already finished in …

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