Miami Open: Roger Federer outclasses Denis Shapovalov en route to final
5 years, 9 months ago

Miami Open: Roger Federer outclasses Denis Shapovalov en route to final

The Hindu  

Roger Federer cruised through to the Miami Open final after a merciless display against Denis Shapovalov on Friday. Seeking a fourth Miami title, former world number one Federer was in stunning form as he outclassed the Canadian teenager 6-2 6-4. Shapovalov – for the first time in the match – managed to string four points together as he prevented Federer from closing out the set on his serve. Shapovalov – to his credit – refused to surrender as his powerful forehand caused some problems and while he fended off one match point, Federer was not to be stopped en route to his fifth Miami final.

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A look at Rafael Nadal’s 22 Grand Slam titles as he retires after losing in the Davis Cup
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A look at Rafael Nadal’s 22 Grand Slam titles as he retires after losing in the Davis Cup

Associated Press  

MALAGA, Spain — Rafael Nadal showed up at the French Open for the first time as a teenager in 2005 and left as the champion. 14: 2014 French Open Final: Beat Djokovic 3-6, 7-5, 6-2, 6-4 What He Did: Won a record fifth French Open in a row and pulled even with Pete Sampras at 14 career Slam titles. 7: …

Defending champion Novak Djokovic loses in a shocker at U.S. Open
4 months, 1 week ago

Defending champion Novak Djokovic loses in a shocker at U.S. Open

LA Times  

Alexei Popyrin celebrates during his third-round victory over Novak Djokovic at the U.S. Open on Friday night. “Serving — by far — the worst ever.” With 14 double-faults, raising his tournament total to 32, Djokovic bowed out with a 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 loss to 28th-seeded Alexei Popyrin of Australia, another shocking result at Flushing Meadows one night after 2022 …

‘I am worried’: Novak Djokovic heads to the French Open with no titles in 2024
7 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Djokovic loses Geneva semi and goes to French Open with no titles in 2024
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Djokovic loses Geneva semi and goes to French Open with no titles in 2024

Associated Press  

GENEVA — 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. 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 don’t consider myself a favorite there,” …

Miami Open 2024: Alcaraz, Sinner, Swiatek reach third round
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Miami Open 2024: Alcaraz, Sinner, Swiatek reach third round

The Hindu  

Indian Wells champion and second-ranked Carlos Alcaraz began his Miami Open campaign with an emphatic 6-2, 6-1 victory over fellow Spaniard Roberto Carballés Baena on Saturday night. But I feel just mentally quite free to play, and I think that’s most important.” Andy Murray advanced to the third round with a 7-6, 6-3 victory over 29th-ranked Tomás Martín Etcheverry. It’s …

Djokovic reaches the Australian Open quarterfinals, matching Federer’s Grand Slam record
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Djokovic reaches the Australian Open quarterfinals, matching Federer’s Grand Slam record

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Achieving yet another record at the Australian Open put Novak Djokovic in a reflective mood, revealing how he thought things might change after he’d clinched that historic 24th major title. Djokovic played his best two sets “in a while” in a 6-0, 6-0, 6-3 demolition of Adrian Mannarino on Sunday to reach the quarterfinals at a major …

Novak Djokovic reaches Australian Open quarterfinals and ties a Roger Federer record
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic reaches Australian Open quarterfinals and ties a Roger Federer record

LA Times  

Novak Djokovic reacts during his fourth-round victory over Adrian Mannarino at the Australian Open on Sunday. Novak Djokovic was ruthless in a 6-0, 6-0, 6-3 win over Adrian Mannarino on Sunday to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals and match another of Roger Federer’s Grand Slam records. In a rare daytime appearance on Rod Laver Arena, the 10-time Australian Open champion …

US Open: How Novak Djokovic is re-writing tennis history
1 year, 3 months ago

US Open: How Novak Djokovic is re-writing tennis history

Live Mint  

Daniil Medvedev began his gracious runners-up acceptance speech at the 2023 US Open by saying, “First of all, I want to ask Novak, ‘What are you still doing here?’” It drew a chuckle from the crowd. But the Serb still outlasted an opponent nine years his junior 6-3, 7-6, 6-3, in an exhausting three-hour, 16-minute final, to claim his US …

Novak Djokovic ends five-year title drought in US Open, scripts Daniil Medvedev revenge to lift historic 24th Grand Slam
1 year, 4 months ago

Novak Djokovic ends five-year title drought in US Open, scripts Daniil Medvedev revenge to lift historic 24th Grand Slam

Hindustan Times  

In 2021, Novak Djokovic had stood at the same iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium, at the end of three-setter final against Daniil Medvedev, all teared up. On Sunday evening in New York, in front of a packed crowd at the Flushing Meadows, Djokovic decimated the 27-year-old 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 for his 24th major title, one major singles title more than the …

French Open: Top seed Alcaraz pummels Shapovalov to reach fourth round
1 year, 7 months ago

French Open: Top seed Alcaraz pummels Shapovalov to reach fourth round

Hindustan Times  

World number one Carlos Alcaraz bludgeoned Canadian Denis Shapovalov 6-1 6-4 6-2 to breeze into the French Open fourth round on Friday and edge closer to the second Grand Slam title of his career. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action during his third round match against Canada's Denis Shapovalov The Spaniard was imperious and showed no mercy to set up a …

Miami Open: Daniil Medvedev Rallies Past Karen Khachanov to Seal Spot in Summit Clash
1 year, 9 months ago

Miami Open: Daniil Medvedev Rallies Past Karen Khachanov to Seal Spot in Summit Clash

News 18  

Daniil Medvedev survived a stern test from his friend and fellow Russian Karen Khachanov to win 7-6 3-6 6-3 for a tour-leading 28th victory this season and a spot in the Miami Open final. IPL 2023 Full Coverage | IPL 2023 Schedule | IPL 2023 Results | IPL Orange Cap | IPL Purple Cap Red-hot fourth seed Medvedev has now …

Miami Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas Picks up First Win, Francisco Cerendulo Upsets Fifth-Seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime
1 year, 9 months ago

Miami Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas Picks up First Win, Francisco Cerendulo Upsets Fifth-Seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime

News 18  

World number three Stefanos Tsitsipas finally got his Miami Open campaign underway on Monday with a 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 win over Cristian Garin on Monday while Argentine Francisco Cerendulo upset fifth-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime. Tsitsipas arrived in Miami a week ago and had a first-round bye and then had a walkover win in the second round when Richard Gasquet pulled out …

Miami Open: Hurkacz beats Kokkinakis in epic, Medvedev cruises through
1 year, 9 months ago

Miami Open: Hurkacz beats Kokkinakis in epic, Medvedev cruises through

The Hindu  

Hubert Hurkacz saved five match points as he fought back to beat Thanasi Kokkinakis in a three and a half hour epic while fourth-seed Daniil Medvedev got his Miami Open bid under way with an easy win on Saturday. Eubanks pulled off the biggest win of his career so far to beat 17th-ranked Croatian Borna Coric 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 while …

Miami Open: Daniil Medvedev Cruises Through, Hubert Hurkacz Edges Thanasi Kokkinakis in Nail-Biter
1 year, 9 months ago

Miami Open: Daniil Medvedev Cruises Through, Hubert Hurkacz Edges Thanasi Kokkinakis in Nail-Biter

News 18  

Hubert Hurkacz saved five match points as he fought back to beat Thanasi Kokkinakis in a three-and-a-half-hour epic while fourth-seed Daniil Medvedev got his Miami Open bid underway with an easy win on Saturday. Eubanks pulled off the biggest win of his career so far to beat 17th-ranked Croatian Borna Coric 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 while McDonald beat Italy’s Matteo Berrettini …

Miami Open: Dusan Lajovic Hands Andy Murray First Round Exit
1 year, 9 months ago

Miami Open: Dusan Lajovic Hands Andy Murray First Round Exit

News 18  

Serbian Dusan Lajovic beat Andy Murray 6-4 7-5 at the Miami Open on Wednesday, sending the Briton packing in the first round with his first hard-court win of the season. Lajovic thrust his fists to the air after surviving a 16-shot rally on the final point, setting up a meeting with American Maxime Cressy, who won their only prior encounter. …

Novak Djokovic cruises in Wimbledon third round with easy win over Thanasi Kokkinakis
2 years, 6 months ago

Novak Djokovic cruises in Wimbledon third round with easy win over Thanasi Kokkinakis

The Telegraph  

Top seed Novak Djokovic once again looked every bit the dominant player who has won the last three Wimbledon titles as he swept aside Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 to power into the third round of the Championships. The Australian famously defeated Roger Federer in the second round of the Miami masters at 2018 but there were no signs …

Miami Open 2022: Rohan Bopanna-Denis Shapovalov shock top seeds to enter men's doubles quarter-finals
2 years, 9 months ago

Miami Open 2022: Rohan Bopanna-Denis Shapovalov shock top seeds to enter men's doubles quarter-finals

Firstpost  

Rohan Bopanna and Denis Shapovalov will now face the sixth-seeded pair of Wesley Koolhof of the Netherlands and Great Britain’s Neal Skupski for a place in the semi-finals. India’s Rohan Bopanna and his Canadian partner Denis Shapovalov stunned the top-seeded Croatian pair of Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic in straight sets to enter men’s doubles quarter-finals at the Miami Open …

Medvedev sees path back to the top through Miami Open
2 years, 9 months ago

Medvedev sees path back to the top through Miami Open

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev hopes Miami's ocean breeze will ease the burn from Indian Wells' desert sun, after a shock loss in tennis's unofficial "fifth major" on Monday cost him his world number one ranking. The Russian reached the top of the men's rankings last month but had scarce time to enjoy it after France's Gael Monfils knocked him out of Indian …

Nadal vs Shapovalov highlights, Australian Open 2022: Nadal beat Shapovalov in five sets to reach semis
2 years, 11 months ago

Nadal vs Shapovalov highlights, Australian Open 2022: Nadal beat Shapovalov in five sets to reach semis

India TV News  

Match Highlights Final Score Nadal vs Shapovalov 6-3, 6-4, 4-6, 3-6, 6-3 6-3, 6-4, 4-6, 3-6, 6-3 Nadal wins the fifth and decisive set 6-3 after taking a crucial 3-0 lead early. Nadal wins 2nd set 6-4; takes 2-0 lead despite a fight put up by Shapovalov, who is hitting too many unforced errors despite some flash of geniuses. 3-0 …

US Open: Novak Djokovic defeats Alexander Zverev to enter final
3 years, 3 months ago

US Open: Novak Djokovic defeats Alexander Zverev to enter final

The Hindu  

World number one Novak Djokovic is a match away from one of the highest achievements across sports, with a calendar Grand Slam on the line after he overcame German Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 in the U.S. Open semi-final Friday. Djokovic moved within one win of reaching a men’s record 21 Grand Slam titles and avenged his loss …

Shapovalov moved to tears after 'outplaying' Djokovic in semifinal loss
3 years, 6 months ago

Shapovalov moved to tears after 'outplaying' Djokovic in semifinal loss

The Hindu  

The scoreline might suggest otherwise but Denis Shapovalov knew how close he was to causing a major shock and knocking Novak Djokovic out in the Wimbledon semifinal on Friday. Five-time champion Djokovic admitted he had been outplayed at times by the 22-year-old Canadian who lit up Centre Court in his first Grand Slam semifinal. "I think what hurt so much …

Wimbledon 2021: Denis Shapovalov rues letting Djokovic off the hook in semi-finals, says proud of his campaign
3 years, 6 months ago

Wimbledon 2021: Denis Shapovalov rues letting Djokovic off the hook in semi-finals, says proud of his campaign

Firstpost  

Djokovic saved 10 of 11 break points to go through to the final after running out a 7-6, 7-5, 7-5 winner against Shapovalov. Denis Shapovalov left Centre Court at Wimbledon to a standing ovation but in tears due to what he felt was a missed opportunity to beat world number one Novak Djokovic and reach the men’s final. “I think …

Wimbledon | Hurkacz knocks out Federer; Shapovalov wins five-setter
3 years, 6 months ago

Wimbledon | Hurkacz knocks out Federer; Shapovalov wins five-setter

The Hindu  

Roger Federer crashed out of Wimbledon on Wednesday, losing to Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz in the quarterfinals, potentially bringing down the curtain on the Swiss legend’s All England Club career. It was only the eight-time Wimbledon champion's 14th defeat at the tournament in 119 matches and his first straight sets loss since an opening round exit against Mario Ancic in 2002. …

Novak Djokovic makes history with dramatic comebacks at 2021 French Open
3 years, 6 months ago

Novak Djokovic makes history with dramatic comebacks at 2021 French Open

The Hindu  

“ It is difficulties that show who men are.” – Epictetus. Down break point, Djokovic ended a scintillating, “anything you can do, I can do better” 23-shot, power point with a forehand winner that even had McEnroe raving, “That’s got to be one of the greatest games ever played on this court.” Nadal, the ultimate fighter, managed to break serve …

French Open 2021: Novak Djokovic tops Stefanos Tsitsipas to come within touching distance of Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer
3 years, 6 months ago

French Open 2021: Novak Djokovic tops Stefanos Tsitsipas to come within touching distance of Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer

Firstpost  

After his semi-final against Nadal, that lasted more than four hours on Friday night, Djokovic looked diminished and depleted at the outset on Sunday. Paris: Talented and tenacious as they come, Novak Djokovic was not about to concede a thing after dropping the first two sets of the French Open final against his younger, fresher foe, Stefanos Tsitsipas. The top-seeded …

The underrated theatre that is Roger Federer on clay
3 years, 7 months ago

The underrated theatre that is Roger Federer on clay

Hindustan Times  

Roger Federer entered Court Philippe Chatrier in a shirt the colour of blood, yet it wasn’t as ominous as the red of the clay he had stepped on to. In 2017, he took out Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open, which Federer went on to win—his first Grand Slam in nearly five years. A smoking service winner clipped the frame …

Miami Open: Tournament offers a glimpse of what tennis could look like without Big 3, Serena Williams
3 years, 9 months ago

Miami Open: Tournament offers a glimpse of what tennis could look like without Big 3, Serena Williams

Firstpost  

Miami Open offered a glimpse into what tennis could look like when Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams retire and it was still scintillating. More than 30 top-100 men’s players decided to skip an ATP Masters 1000 event – the top tier on the tour. I think that gave the belief for us: for me, myself, and …

Miami Open: Top seed Daniil Medvedev follows Naomi Osaka, bows out of tournament
3 years, 9 months ago

Miami Open: Top seed Daniil Medvedev follows Naomi Osaka, bows out of tournament

Firstpost  

Seventh-seeded Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut beat Medvedev 6-4, 6-2, for his third win in as many meetings with the Russian. Women’s world No 2 Osaka — seeded second behind top-ranked Ashleigh Barty in the prestigious ATP Masters and WTA hardcourt tournament — had bowed out hours earlier, the Japanese star’s 23-match winning streak coming to a crashing halt with a …

Stefanos Tsitsipas, with Big Three missing, makes 4th round in Miami
3 years, 9 months ago

Stefanos Tsitsipas, with Big Three missing, makes 4th round in Miami

India TV News  

For tennis up-and-comers like Stefanos Tsitsipas, the draw at the Miami Open began to look a lot less daunting even before the tournament began. “It's a first test to see how it is playing without them,” Tsitsipas said after his third-round victory Saturday. “Even with my second serve I felt like I did a lot of damage, not giving him …

Miami Open: Ashleigh Barty, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Andrey Rublev advance as Simona Halep withdraws
3 years, 9 months ago

Miami Open: Ashleigh Barty, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Andrey Rublev advance as Simona Halep withdraws

Firstpost  

World number one Ashleigh Barty looked sharp in a straight-sets victory over Jelena Ostapenko Saturday at the Miami Open, where men’s second seed Stefanos Tsitsipas cruised past lucky loser Damir Dzumhur. Defending champion Barty defeated the former French Open champion from Latvia 6-3, 6-2 to set up a fourth-round clash with former world number one Victoria Azarenka. Greece’s Tsitsipas - …

Tsitsipas eyes opening in Miami with Big Three out
3 years, 9 months ago

Tsitsipas eyes opening in Miami with Big Three out

The Hindu  

Stefanos Tsitsipas is keeping expectations low heading into the Miami Open but said the absence of Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic at the tournament gives players like him a better chance for success. "It is an opportunity, I won't lie," he told reporters when asked about the absence of the so-called Big Three. Australian Open champion and world …

Djokovic pulls out of Miami Open, citing virus restrictions
3 years, 9 months ago

Djokovic pulls out of Miami Open, citing virus restrictions

The Hindu  

Top-ranked Novak Djokovic pulled out of the upcoming Miami Open on Friday, citing coronavirus restrictions as he joined Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer on the sideline. “With all restrictions, I need to find balance in my time on tour and at home.” Nadal pulled out on Tuesday, citing a bad back that bothered him during the Australian Open. “This has …

Roger Federer Knocked Out in 2nd Match at Qatar Open Upon Return from Injury Absence
3 years, 9 months ago

Roger Federer Knocked Out in 2nd Match at Qatar Open Upon Return from Injury Absence

News 18  

Roger Federer squandered a match point and was knocked out of the Qatar Open by Georgia’s Nikoloz Basilashvili on Thursday in just his second match since a 13-month injury absence. On Wednesday, the 39-year-old marked his first match since losing to Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open semi-finals in January 2020 by defeating Britain’s Dan Evans, also in three sets. …

Defending champion Roger Federer pulls out of Miami Open, says report
3 years, 10 months ago

Defending champion Roger Federer pulls out of Miami Open, says report

Firstpost  

Federer’s withdrawal is a blow to organizers of the Miami tournament, who were forced to cancel last year’s event as Covid-19 chaos left sport in North America at a standstill. Defending champion Roger Federer has withdrawn from this month’s Miami Open as he works his way back to full fitness following surgeries to repair his right knee, US media reported …

Federer out of Miami Open, will train to 'work his way back'
3 years, 10 months ago

Federer out of Miami Open, will train to 'work his way back'

The Hindu  

Roger Federer is withdrawing from this month's Miami Open so he can spend extra time preparing to “work his way back out on tour,” his agent told The Associated Press. “After Doha and maybe Dubai, will go back and do a training block to continue to slowly work his way back out on tour,” Godsick wrote. Miami Open tournament director …

Roger Federer pulls out of Miami Open; will train to 'work his way back on tour'
3 years, 10 months ago

Roger Federer pulls out of Miami Open; will train to 'work his way back on tour'

Firstpost  

Miami Open tournament director James Blake said he hopes Federer will return in 2021 to an event he has won four times, including two years ago. Roger Federer is withdrawing from this month’s Miami Open so he can spend extra time preparing to “work his way back out on tour,” his agent told The Associated Press on Monday. “After Doha …

Novak Djokovic beats Daniil Medvedev for 9th Australian Open, 18th Slam
3 years, 10 months ago

Novak Djokovic beats Daniil Medvedev for 9th Australian Open, 18th Slam

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open dominance is intact — nine finals, nine championships. Djokovic used superb serving and his usual relentless returning and baseline excellence to grab 11 of 13 games in one stretch and beat a visibly frustrated Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 on Sunday for a third trophy in a row at Melbourne Park. 4-ranked Medvedev was appearing in …

Sponsor Declares Novak Djokovic as Winner Before Final
3 years, 10 months ago

Sponsor Declares Novak Djokovic as Winner Before Final

News 18  

Novak Djokovic may be unbeaten in Australian Open finals, but a sponsor seemed to think he’s already won this year’s — before he’s even played it. Ahead of the eight-time champion’s clash with Daniil Medvedev on Sunday, his racquet sponsor HEAD offered its congratulations in a promotional email. “Congratulations Novak,” said the email, posted on Twitter by tennis journalist Ben …

Rafael Nadal becomes fourth player to register 1000 singles wins
4 years, 2 months ago

Rafael Nadal becomes fourth player to register 1000 singles wins

India TV News  

Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has added yet another feather to his already illustrious cap by becoming only the fourth tennis player to register 1000 Open Era single wins. On Wednesday, Nadal defeated Feliciano Lopez 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 to reach the third round of the ongoing Paris Masters. The Spaniard is the fourth player to reach the milestone in …

Perfect in Paris, Nadal overwhelms Djokovic to tie Federer
4 years, 2 months ago

Perfect in Paris, Nadal overwhelms Djokovic to tie Federer

Associated Press  

PARIS — All the years of work, all the many wins, led to this moment, with Rafael Nadal preparing to serve against Novak Djokovic, one point from a 13th French Open championship, one point from a 20th Grand Slam trophy to tie Roger Federer’s record for men. “He played a perfect match, especially in the first two sets.” The first …

Novak Djokovic wins fifth Italian Open, 36th Masters 1000 title - Tennis News - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

Novak Djokovic wins fifth Italian Open, 36th Masters 1000 title - Tennis News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

World number one Novak Djokovic overcame a sluggish start to lift his fifth Italian Open title on Monday, defeating Argentine Diego Schwartzman 7-5 6-3 for a record 36th ATP Masters crown. Playing his maiden ATP 1000 final, eighth seed Schwartzman raced out of the blocks to convert two break point opportunities for a 3-0 lead as Djokovic struggled to put …

Dubai Open: Novak Djokovic survives Gael Monfils scare to set up final vs Stefanos Tsitsipas
4 years, 10 months ago

Dubai Open: Novak Djokovic survives Gael Monfils scare to set up final vs Stefanos Tsitsipas

India Today  

World number one Novak Djokovic saved three match points to beat France's Gael Monfils 2-6 7-6 6-1 on Friday as he set up a final showdown at the Dubai Open with Greek second seed Stefanos Tsitsipas. A double break in the opening set gave Monfils an early advantage as Djokovic dropped his first set of the tournament, failing to find …

Novak Djokovic saves 3 match points against Gael Monfils to enter Dubai Championships final
4 years, 10 months ago

Novak Djokovic saves 3 match points against Gael Monfils to enter Dubai Championships final

India TV News  

Novak Djokovic saved three consecutive match points to beat Gael Monfils on Friday and set up a Dubai Championships final showdown against Stefanos Tsitsipas. Monfils led 6-3 in the second-set tiebreaker but Djokovic saved all three match points as his forehand forced errors. “It's like being on the edge of a cliff,” Djokovic said about the match points. “I am …

Australian Open 2020: Djokovic books Federer showdown
4 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2020: Djokovic books Federer showdown

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic will face Roger Federer in the Australian Open semifinal after the defending champion eased past Milos Raonic in the last eight. Raonic found four more big serves to stave off break points and a stylish volley made it 6-5, Djokovic's problems persisting despite applying eye drops after the previous game. Having held serve comfortably to force the tie-break, …

Roger Federer fights back against Marton Fucsovics to reach Australian Open quarter-finals
4 years, 11 months ago

Roger Federer fights back against Marton Fucsovics to reach Australian Open quarter-finals

The Independent  

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Australian Open 2020: Men's singles Day 1 full review
4 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2020: Men's singles Day 1 full review

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic vowed to "enjoy every moment" after reaching the second round of the Australian Open on an opening day that saw seeds Denis Shapovalov and Borna Coric crash out. Shapovalov and Coric fall at first hurdle The biggest shock of the day saw number 13 seed Shapovalov fall to a four-set defeat against Hungarian world number 67 Marton Fucsovics. …

Australian Open: Roger Federer cruises past Steve Johnson
4 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open: Roger Federer cruises past Steve Johnson

The Hindu  

Roger Federer has never lost in the first round at the Australian Open since his debut 20 years ago, and the Swiss great kept his incredible record intact Monday, attributing “old school work ethic” for his Melbourne Park success. The 38-year-old swatted aside Steve Johnson 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 to race into the second round, kickstarting his bid for a 21st …

Roger Federer eliminates Novak Djokovic from ATP Finals
5 years, 1 month ago

Roger Federer eliminates Novak Djokovic from ATP Finals

The Hindu  

Roger Federer triumphed in a win-or-bust ATP Finals encounter with Novak Djokovic at the O2 Arena on Thursday, meaning Rafael Nadal will end 2019 as the world number one. Six-time champion Federer was in fine fettle as he restricted the rallies to seal an impressive 6-4, 6-3 victory over Djokovic, ensuring it was he who qualified from Group Bjorn Borg …

Rafael Nadal withdraws from Paris Masters semis, Denis Shapovalov to face Novak Djokovic in final
5 years, 2 months ago

Rafael Nadal withdraws from Paris Masters semis, Denis Shapovalov to face Novak Djokovic in final

India TV News  

Second-ranked Rafael Nadal pulled out of the semifinal match against Canada's Denis Shapovalov in Paris Masters 2019 on Saturday. This implies that the youngster will now face Novak Djokovic, who reached his sixth Paris Masters final with a 7-6, 6-4 win Saturday against Grigor Dimitrov, beating him for the ninth time in their 10 career matches. Djokovic and Dimitrov won …

Injured Nadal pulls out; Djokovic, Shapovalov in Paris final
5 years, 2 months ago

Injured Nadal pulls out; Djokovic, Shapovalov in Paris final

The Hindu  

An injury sustained during warm-up forced Rafael Nadal to pull out of the Paris Masters minutes before the start of his semifinal tie against Denis Shapovalov on Saturday. Paris Masters semifinals, as it happened The ATP Tour confirmed the Spaniard had pulled out with an abdominal injury sustained during the warm-up. It means Shapovalov will contest his first Masters final, …

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