Maharashtra Open 2019: Veteran Croatian Ivo Karlovic becomes oldest man in forty years to reach an ATP Final
6 years ago

Maharashtra Open 2019: Veteran Croatian Ivo Karlovic becomes oldest man in forty years to reach an ATP Final

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Big-serving Ivo Karlovic, currently ranked 100, hit 33 aces in the one hour 55 minute battle against the unranked Darcis, who missed all of 2018 due to injury. Pune: Croat Ivo Karlovic on Friday became the oldest man in more than four decades to reach an ATP final after beating Steve Darcis at the Maharashtra Open in Pune. “I have been calm and it has helped me in my career.” Big-serving Karlovic, currently ranked 100, hit 33 aces in the one hour 55 minute battle against the unranked Darcis, who missed all of 2018 due to injury. Karlovic, who had already made history this week by becoming the oldest tour-level semi-finalist since Jimmy Connors made the last four at 1993 San Francisco, has now reached seven of his 19 ATP Tour finals after turning 35.

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Veteran Gael Monfils reaches his 35th ATP final in Auckland aged 38
23 hours, 29 minutes ago

Veteran Gael Monfils reaches his 35th ATP final in Auckland aged 38

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Gael Monfils has become the second oldest player in more than 30 years to reach the final of an ATP Tour event after beating American Nishesh Basavareddy 7-6, 6-4 in the semifinals at Auckland on Friday aged 38 years, 131 days. Monfils edges Stan Wawrinka who was aged 38 years and 124 days when he reached …

Novak Djokovic handed quarterfinal exit by Reilly Opelka in Brisbane International
1 week, 1 day ago

Novak Djokovic handed quarterfinal exit by Reilly Opelka in Brisbane International

India Today  

Novak Djokovic was beaten 7-6, 6-3 by big-serving Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane International quarterfinals on Friday. Opelka served 16 aces — including one to finish off each set — to earn one of the biggest wins of the American's career. And on a on a day like this when a lot of things go my way that’s how it …

Analysis: Don’t write off Novak Djokovic after his Australian Open loss to Jannik Sinner
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Analysis: Don’t write off Novak Djokovic after his Australian Open loss to Jannik Sinner

Associated Press  

It might be tempting to see some tidy symbolism and greater significance in Novak Djokovic’s loss to Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open semifinals. A few moments later, Djokovic sounded more contemplative and somewhat less sure of what’s to come, saying: “I just hope that I’ll get a chance to come back, to play at least another time and go …

Australian Open 2024: Can anyone stop the Novak Djokovic juggernaut
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Can anyone stop the Novak Djokovic juggernaut

Hindustan Times  

He’s won the men’s singles title at Melbourne Park a record 10 times, he’s on a 28-match winning streak in the tournament, and he’s the overwhelming favourite to defend his crown this time as well. Serbia's Novak Djokovic, left, stands with his team during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia As …

Djokovic, Alcaraz and...? A look at top contenders for Australian Open 2024 men's singles title
1 year ago

Djokovic, Alcaraz and...? A look at top contenders for Australian Open 2024 men's singles title

Hindustan Times  

In less than a week's time, the 2024 Australian Open will kick off in all its glitz and glory at Melbourne Park, starting January 24. Serbia's Novak Djokovic hits a return during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 9 Here’s a look at the top contenders for the men’s singles title at …

World Number One Novak Djokovic Taking it 'Season By Season'
1 year ago

World Number One Novak Djokovic Taking it 'Season By Season'

News 18  

World number one Novak Djokovic is hoping his latest trip to Australia is not the last, but admits that at 36 he is now taking it “season by season”. “I hope it’s not the last, to be honest,” he said of being in Australia again after his arrival in Perth and a late training session on Thursday. “I’m kind of …

ATP Finals 2023 Live Streaming: When and Where to watch live on TV and online in India? Alcaraz seeks no.1
1 year, 2 months ago

ATP Finals 2023 Live Streaming: When and Where to watch live on TV and online in India? Alcaraz seeks no.1

India TV News  

Novak Djokovic will be looking at multiple records and milestones when he enters the upcoming ATP Finals 2023 in Turin starting on Sunday, November 12. Djokovic is facing Danish wonderkid and the world no.4 Holger Rune in his first game on Monday and Alcaraz takes on two-time ATP Finals champion Alexander Zverev on the same day. Green Group: Novak Djokovic, …

Novak Djokovic has won 24 Grand Slam titles. Here is a look at each one
1 year, 4 months ago

Novak Djokovic has won 24 Grand Slam titles. Here is a look at each one

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Novak Djokovic won his 24th Grand Slam title by beating Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 in the U.S. Open final on Sunday. 2: 2011 Australian Open Final: Beat Andy Murray 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 What He Did: Broke to end the first set with the help of a 38-stroke point exchange. 6: 2013 Australian Open Final: Beat Murray …

Atalanta Open: Top-seeded Taylor Fritz powers into final against Aleksandar Vukic
1 year, 5 months ago

Atalanta Open: Top-seeded Taylor Fritz powers into final against Aleksandar Vukic

The Hindu  

Top-seeded American Taylor Fritz defeated compatriot J.J. Wolf 6-3, 7-5 on Saturday to book a title clash with Australian Aleksandar Vukic in the ATP Tour hardcourt tournament in Atlanta. Vukic, the 27-year-old from Sydney, defeated Frenchman Ugo Humbert 3-6, 7-6, 7-5 to reach his maiden ATP Tour final. The Australian was playing in his first ATP Tour semifinal after upsetting …

Carlos Alcaraz’s Wimbledon trophy keeps him at No. 1. Marketa Vondrousova’s lifts her to No. 10
1 year, 5 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz’s Wimbledon trophy keeps him at No. 1. Marketa Vondrousova’s lifts her to No. 10

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz held onto No. 2 Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final, and Marketa Vondrousova’s first Grand Slam title pushed her all the way up to a career-high No. Alcaraz’s 1-6, 7-6, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 defeat of Djokovic on Sunday marked the third time in the past four major tournaments that the men’s title match determined who would be at …

Pune Open 2023: Max Purcell beats Luca Nardi in final, completes hat-trick of ATP Challenger Tour titles
1 year, 10 months ago

Pune Open 2023: Max Purcell beats Luca Nardi in final, completes hat-trick of ATP Challenger Tour titles

The Hindu  

Australia’s Max Purcell completed a hat-trick of ATP Challenger Tour titles with a straight-sets win over Italy’s Luca Nardi in the Pune Open final at Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Tennis Stadium on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/eWc4f8iIxE — ATP Challenger Tour March 5, 2023 Reigning Wimbledon men’s doubles champion Purcell, who came to Pune after his title-winning runs in Chennai and Bengaluru, …

Djokovic 'extremely proud' to beat Graf's ranking record
1 year, 10 months ago

Djokovic 'extremely proud' to beat Graf's ranking record

China Daily  

Serbia's Novak Djokovic in action during his round of 32 match against Czech Republic's Tomas Machac at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 28, 2023. Novak Djokovic broke the record for the most time spent at No 1 in the professional tennis rankings by a man or woman, beginning his 378th week in the …

Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic Claims 10th Melbourne Crown With Win Over Stefanos Tsitsipas
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic Claims 10th Melbourne Crown With Win Over Stefanos Tsitsipas

News 18  

Novak Djokovic was simply too good at the most crucial moments and claimed his 10th Australian Open championship and 22nd Grand Slam title overall by beating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6, 7-6 in the final at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday night. His 22 major championships — which include seven from Wimbledon, three from the U.S. Open and two from the …

Djokovic vs Tsitsipas Australian Open final: Statistics, milestone alert, records to be broken
1 year, 11 months ago

Djokovic vs Tsitsipas Australian Open final: Statistics, milestone alert, records to be broken

The Hindu  

Before Serbia’s Novak Djokovic takes on Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in the men’s singles final of the Australian Open 2023 on Sunday, here is a collection of interesting records that you need to know:- 1 - Apart from the title, World No. Like Alcaraz and Ruud, Tsitsipas is also looking to win his first Major by becoming the first player …

Stefanos Tsitsipas - Australian Open finalist who was ‘a few breaths from dying’
1 year, 11 months ago

Stefanos Tsitsipas - Australian Open finalist who was ‘a few breaths from dying’

The Hindu  

Stefanos Tsitsipas will become Greece’s first Grand Slam champion and a world number one if he wins the Australian Open final on Sunday -- he will have his father to thank if he does. Stefanos Tsitsipas rests during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open men’s singles final against Novak Djokovic on January 28, 2023. By the time he …

Kwon Soon-woo Beats Roberto Bautista to Win His Biggest Title in Adelaide
1 year, 11 months ago

Kwon Soon-woo Beats Roberto Bautista to Win His Biggest Title in Adelaide

News 18  

Korean lucky loser Kwon Soon-woo won the biggest title of his career when he outlasted Roberto Bautista Agut in a thrilling final at the Adelaide International Saturday. After victory over Czech player Tomas Machac in the first round, the South Korean defeated second seed Pablo Carreno Busta, Sweden’s Mikael Ymer and rising English star Jack Draper to reach the decider. …

Adelaide International: Novak Djokovic saves championship point to win title after beating Sebastian Korda
2 years ago

Adelaide International: Novak Djokovic saves championship point to win title after beating Sebastian Korda

India Today  

Novak Djokovic, on Sunday, January 8, defeated America’s Sebastian Korda in a nerve-wracking final to win the Adelaide International men’s singles title. After losing the first set, Djokovic faced a championship point with the score-line reading 5-6 in favour of Korda. 👏 In an absolute thriller, @DjokerNole defeats Sebastian Korda 6-7 7-6 6-4 to be the Adelaide International 1 Men’s …

Adelaide International: Novak Djokovic romps in first singles clash in Australia since deportation
2 years ago

Adelaide International: Novak Djokovic romps in first singles clash in Australia since deportation

Firstpost  

It was Novak Djokovic’s first singles clash in the country after being kicked out before the 2022 Australian Open for not being vaccinated for Covid-19. But I’m just happy to be here focusing on tennis, and enjoying my time with you guys.” Things you love to see 😍@DjokerNole on a tennis court 👋 pic.twitter.com/qukEwfGsu4 — ATP Tour January 2, 2023 …

Year in sports: January 2022 top moments
2 years ago

Year in sports: January 2022 top moments

The Hindu  

JANUARY 2022 5 January: Bangladesh beats New Zealand for first time in Tests Bangladesh beat New Zealand for the first time in Test cricket with a sensational eight-wicket win in the first Test in Tauranga. - REPORT 16 January: Australia routs England in 5th Test, completes 4-0 Ashes win England’s miserable Ashes tour ended on a losing note as Australia …

Tata Open Maharashtra 2023: Five singles players to watch out
2 years ago

Tata Open Maharashtra 2023: Five singles players to watch out

The Hindu  

The fifth edition of the Tata Open Maharashtra, an ATP 250 event, will be held at the Balewadi Stadium in Pune from December 31 to January 7. Here are the five singles players to watch out at Tata Open Maharashtra 2023:- Marin Cilic - World No. 17 Former US Open Champion and 🔝 seed Marin Cilic will look to clinch …

Novak Djokovic reasserts his supremacy at ATP Finals
2 years, 1 month ago

Novak Djokovic reasserts his supremacy at ATP Finals

The Hindu  

“In my mind, I always see myself as the best player in the world, of course,” said supremely confident Novak Djokovic after winning his record-equalling sixth title at the ATP Finals. “Especially when it’s tight, it’s tough, especially this week he was hitting unbelievable serves under pressure.” Even when Ruud managed to return Djokovic’s serve, the Serb often overpowered him …

Next Gen ATP Finals: American Brandon Nakashima Clinches Title
2 years, 1 month ago

Next Gen ATP Finals: American Brandon Nakashima Clinches Title

News 18  

American Brandon Nakashima beat Czech Jiri Lehecka to lift the Next Gen ATP Finals tennis trophy in Milan on Saturday. The 21-year-old, who won his first ATP title this year in San Diego, succeeds Spaniard Carlo Alcaraz who triumphed in the Next Gen tournament last year and went on to claim the US Open trophy last September. Alcaraz, 19, became …

Brandon Nakashima beats beat Jiri Lehecka to win Next Gen ATP Finals
2 years, 1 month ago

Brandon Nakashima beats beat Jiri Lehecka to win Next Gen ATP Finals

Firstpost  

America’s Brandon Nakashima beat Czech Jiri Lehecka 4-3, 4-3, 4-2 in the tournament which features the eight best players aged 21-years-and-under on the ATP Tour. American Brandon Nakashima beat Czech Jiri Lehecka to lift the Next Gen ATP Finals tennis trophy in Milan on Saturday. Nakashima, ranked 49, beat 74th-ranked Lehecka 4-3, 4-3, 4-2 in the tournament which features the …

Vienna Open: Daniil Medvedev Beats Dominic Thiem, Hubert Hurkacz Advances to Quarters
2 years, 2 months ago

Vienna Open: Daniil Medvedev Beats Dominic Thiem, Hubert Hurkacz Advances to Quarters

News 18  

World No 4 Daniil Medvedev had to bide his time against Dominic Thiem on Thursday at the Vienna Open, but the top seed’s persistence paid off as he registered a 6-3, 6-3 second-round win, here. Medvedev acknowledged the seventh game of the match had been crucial as he moved level with Thiem at 3-3 in the pair’s ATP Head2Head series. …

Astana Open: Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas, wins 90th career title
2 years, 3 months ago

Astana Open: Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas, wins 90th career title

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic leads Stefanos Tsitsipas 8-2 in their head-to-head contest and the Serbian has won last seven clashes between the two. Astana: Novak Djokovic claimed the 90th title of his career and the fourth of 2022 with a dominant straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas in the ATP final in Astana on Sunday. Obviously, didn’t know the amount of finals I …

US Open: Casper Ruud into Final and Brink of World Top Ranking
2 years, 4 months ago

US Open: Casper Ruud into Final and Brink of World Top Ranking

News 18  

Casper Ruud reached the US Open final and closed in on the world number one ranking with a four-set victory over Karen Khachanov on Friday. ASIA CUP 2022: FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS It will be world number seven Ruud’s second Grand Slam final of the season after finishing runner-up to Rafael Nadal at the French Open in June. …

ATP Rankings: Daniil Medvedev replaces Novak Djokovic as world number one
2 years, 10 months ago

ATP Rankings: Daniil Medvedev replaces Novak Djokovic as world number one

Firstpost  

US Open champion Medvedev is the third Russian man after Yevgeny Kafelnikov and Marat Safin, and 27th player overall, to rise to the top of the ATP rankings Paris, France: Daniil Medvedev succeeded Novak Djokovic as world number one on Monday, becoming the first man since 2004 outside the game’s “Big Four” of Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy …

Rafael Nadal is in the Australian Open final barely two months after he was considering retirement
2 years, 11 months ago

Rafael Nadal is in the Australian Open final barely two months after he was considering retirement

Daily Mail  

Barely two months ago Rafael Nadal was discussing with his inner circle the possibility of waving farewell to the sport which has been his life. Yet securing Slam No 21 is one of two historic outcomes possible on Sunday when he meets the scrawny figure of Daniil Medvedev in the final of the Australian Open. Barely two months ago Rafael …

Tata Open Maharashtra 2022: Top five players to watch out for in singles
2 years, 11 months ago

Tata Open Maharashtra 2022: Top five players to watch out for in singles

The Hindu  

Tata Open Maharashtra, South Asia’s only ATP Tour tournament, is all set to make its much-anticipated return at Pune’s Balewadi Stadium. 1) Aslan Karatsev Currently ranked 20 in the world, Karatsev is the highest ranked player to feature at this year’s Tata Open Maharashtra. During his appearance at the Australian Open last year, he became the first player in the …

Second-ranked Sabalenka's woes continue in Adelaide
2 years, 11 months ago

Second-ranked Sabalenka's woes continue in Adelaide

The Hindu  

World No.2-ranked Aryna Sabalenka has lost another first-round match at an Australian Open tune-up tournament to a much lower-ranked opponent. Last week in the opening round of the first Adelaide International tournament, Sabalenka lost 7-6, 6-1 to Kaja Juvan, who is ranked 100th. In other first-round matches at Adelaide, Madison Brengle beat Anastasia Potapova 7-5, 4-6, 6-1 and fourth-seeded Tamara …

ATP Cup: Stefanos Tsitsipas goes down to Diego Schwartzman as Argentina beat Greece
3 years ago

ATP Cup: Stefanos Tsitsipas goes down to Diego Schwartzman as Argentina beat Greece

Firstpost  

Tsitsipas went under the knife in late November after pulling out of the ATP Finals in Turin, hoping to be at full fitness for the Australian Open later this month Sydney, Australia: World number four Stefanos Tsitsipas crashed to defeat in his first singles match since elbow surgery Monday, losing an epic battle with feisty Argentinian Diego Schwartzman 6-7 6-3, …

ATP Finals: Djokovic chases Federer's record in Italy
3 years, 1 month ago

ATP Finals: Djokovic chases Federer's record in Italy

India TV News  

Novak Djokovic, the top seed from Serbia, is chasing another slice of history while second seed, Russia's Daniil Medvedev, will be looking to defend the trophy he won in London last year when the season-finale Nitto ATP Finals commences here later on Sunday. 1 finish in the ATP Rankings en route to his sixth Paris Masters title recently, has his …

Stockholm Open: Andy Murray wins, sets up match with Sinner
3 years, 2 months ago

Stockholm Open: Andy Murray wins, sets up match with Sinner

The Hindu  

Andy Murray beat qualifier Viktor Durasovic of Norway 6-1, 7-6 on Tuesday to set up a second-round match with top-seeded Jannik Sinner at the Stockholm Open. The 34-year-old Briton, who blew seven match points in a loss to Dominik Koepfer in the Paris Masters last week, saved a set point before closing it out on his third match point. “He …

US Open 2021: Novak Djokovic five away from calendar slam; Ashleigh Barty, Alexander Zverev win
3 years, 4 months ago

US Open 2021: Novak Djokovic five away from calendar slam; Ashleigh Barty, Alexander Zverev win

Firstpost  

The 34-year-old Serbian cruised past 121st-ranked Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 at Arthur Ashe Stadium to book a third-round date with 2014 US Open runner-up Kei Nishikori World number one Novak Djokovic moved five matches from completing the first men’s singles calendar-year Grand Slam in 52 years by advancing to the third round of the US Open on Friday. …

ATP Toronto Masters: Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas storm into quarter-finals
3 years, 4 months ago

ATP Toronto Masters: Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas storm into quarter-finals

Firstpost  

Medvedev finished with 10 aces as he reached his eighth quarter-final at the Masters level – all achieved since 2019. Toronto: Top seed Daniil Medvedev powered through a rough patch to beat James Duckworth 6-2, 6-4 on Thursday and reach the quarter-finals of the ATP Toronto Masters. “Sometimes, you need to find out things during the match.” Medvedev finished with …

Anderson beats Brooksby, wins Hall of Fame Open title
3 years, 5 months ago

Anderson beats Brooksby, wins Hall of Fame Open title

The Hindu  

Kevin Anderson beat 20-year-old American Jenson Brooksby 7-6, 6-4 on Sunday to win the Hall of Fame Open. The 35-year-old South African captured his seventh ATP tour title, his first since the Maharashtra Open at Pune in January, 2019. “Winning a title definitely means a lot.” Brooksby, the second youngest finalist in the tournament’s 45-year history, played in his first …

Kevin Anderson wins Newport Open for first ATP tour title since January 2019
3 years, 5 months ago

Kevin Anderson wins Newport Open for first ATP tour title since January 2019

Firstpost  

Kevin Anderson’s last ATP title win came in Pune in 2019. Kevin Anderson captured his seventh career ATP title on Sunday, defeating 20-year-old American Jenson Brooksby 7-6, 6-4 to win the Hall of Fame Open. World number 113 Anderson, a wildcard entrant after losing to eventual winner Novak Djokovic in the second round at Wimbledon, is expected to jump to …

Two Lucky Losers in Semis of Same ATP Tournament For First Time
3 years, 6 months ago

Two Lucky Losers in Semis of Same ATP Tournament For First Time

News 18  

Lucky losers Max Purcell and Kwon Soon-woo won quarterfinals at the grass-court Eastbourne tournament Thursday, marking the first time in ATP Tour history that more than one man who lost in qualifying reached the semifinals of the same event. Purcell, a 23-year-old Australian ranked 283rd, got past Andreas Seppi 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 in a match-up between lucky losers players who …

Novak Djokovic equals Roger Federer in weeks at No. 1; Iga Swiatek moves up to career-high No. 15
3 years, 10 months ago

Novak Djokovic equals Roger Federer in weeks at No. 1; Iga Swiatek moves up to career-high No. 15

India TV News  

Novak Djokovic is gaining on Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in the Grand Slam standings, and he’s already caught Federer in another significant statistic: As of Monday, Djokovic has been No. 1 weeks is “going to be a relief for me, because I’m going to focus all my attention on Slams, mostly,” Djokovic said after beating Daniil Medvedev in the …

Citing bad back, Rafael Nadal out of Rotterdam tournament
3 years, 10 months ago

Citing bad back, Rafael Nadal out of Rotterdam tournament

Associated Press  

Rafael Nadal pulled out of next week’s hard-court tournament at Rotterdam, Netherlands, because of the bad back that bothered him during the Australian Open. The 20-time Grand Slam champion wrote in a series of posts on Twitter that he “found a temporary solution that allowed me to play without pain in the second week” of the Australian Open, where he …

Australian Open 2021: Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic in 2nd round
3 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2021: Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic in 2nd round

India TV News  

A quick look at the Australian Open: LOOKAHEAD TO WEDNESDAY Serena Williams continues her quest for a record 24th Grand Slam singles title when she plays her second-round match against Nina Stojanovic of Serbia. 22 Jennifer Brady beat Aliona Bolsova 6-1, 6-3; No. 22 Jennifer Brady beat Aliona Bolsova 6-1, 6-3; Ann Li beat No. 21 Alex De Minaur beat …

Delray Beach Open: At 41, Ivo Karlovic becomes oldest ATP Tour match winner since Jimmy Connors in 1995
4 years ago

Delray Beach Open: At 41, Ivo Karlovic becomes oldest ATP Tour match winner since Jimmy Connors in 1995

Firstpost  

Miami: Ivo Karlovic of Croatia became the oldest player to win an ATP Tour match in a quarter-century, hitting 27 aces night to beat No. Karlovic, who turns 42 next month, is the oldest to win on the top men’s tour since Jimmy Connors at age 42 in 1995. Quiroz’s uncle, 1990 French Open champion Andres Gomez, played his final …

Ivo Karlovic, oldest ATP match victor since Connors, wins at 41 - Sports News - Sportstar
4 years ago

Ivo Karlovic, oldest ATP match victor since Connors, wins at 41 - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Ivo Karlovic of Croatia, the oldest player to win an ATP Tour match since 1995, hit 27 aces on Friday night to beat No. SCORE CENTRE Karlovic, who turns 42 next month, earned his first tour victory since last February. Quiroz’s uncle, 1990 French Open champion Andres Gomez, played his final ATP Tour match at the inaugural Delray Beach Open …

French Open: Djokovic sweeps past Galan into last 16 - tennis news - sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

French Open: Djokovic sweeps past Galan into last 16 - tennis news - sportstar

The Hindu  

Top seed Novak Djokovic continued his imperious progress at the French Open with a 6-0 6-3 6-2 drubbing of Colombian Daniel Galan to effortlessly reach the last 16 for the 11th straight year on Saturday. Djokovic, like 12-time champion Rafa Nadal, has reached the fourth round without the loss of a set although things will toughen up with powerful Russian …

US Open 2020: Novak Djokovic eases past Damir Dzumhur in first round; Alexander Zverev earns hard-fought win over Kevin Anderson
4 years, 4 months ago

US Open 2020: Novak Djokovic eases past Damir Dzumhur in first round; Alexander Zverev earns hard-fought win over Kevin Anderson

Firstpost  

Alexander Zverev was made to work hard as he progressed into round two of the US Open Monday following a three-hour-long tussle with 2017 finalist Kevin Anderson. New York: Pre-tournament favorite Novak Djokovic marched into round two of the US Open Monday as he launched his bid for a 18th Grand Slam with a straight-sets win. Earlier, fifth seed Alexander …

Maharashtra Open 2020: Jiri Vesely, Ricardas Berankis storm into men's singles semis with come-from-behind victories
4 years, 11 months ago

Maharashtra Open 2020: Jiri Vesely, Ricardas Berankis storm into men's singles semis with come-from-behind victories

Firstpost  

Jiri Vesely and second seed Ricardas Berankis stormed into the single semi-finals of the ATP Tata Open Maharashtra after scoring come-from-behind victories on Friday. Pune: Jiri Vesely and second seed Ricardas Berankis stormed into the single semi-finals of the ATP Tata Open Maharashtra after scoring come-from-behind victories on Friday. Czech player Vesely eked out a sensational 2-6, 6-1, 7-6 victory …

Australian Open Day 03 wrap - results, talking points
4 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open Day 03 wrap - results, talking points

The Hindu  

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic were untroubled, but Grigor Dimitrov was among five seeds to fall while Ash Barty and Serena Williams moved through as Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff set up a third-round showdown at the Australian Open on Wednesday. Read: FEDERER, DJOKOVIC EASE THROUGH Having lost a set in the opening-round victory over Jan-Lennard Struff, Djokovic suffered no …

Maharashtra Open: From Benoit Paire to Philipp Kohlschreiber, tennis stars to watch out at third edition
4 years, 11 months ago

Maharashtra Open: From Benoit Paire to Philipp Kohlschreiber, tennis stars to watch out at third edition

Firstpost  

Maharashtra Open will be back with some exciting tennis action in its third edition, which is scheduled to take place at Mhalunge Balewadi Stadium in Pune from 3 to 9 February. Here is a look at the world’s top tennis stars who will showcase their skills during India’s premier ATP 250 event: Benoit Paire After missing out on title in …

Tata Open Maharashtra 2020: World No 24 Benoit Paire to return for India's only tournament on ATP Tour
5 years ago

Tata Open Maharashtra 2020: World No 24 Benoit Paire to return for India's only tournament on ATP Tour

Firstpost  

The 30-year-old Paire, who touched a career-high ranking of 18 in 2016 and won two ATP titles in 2018, had reached the quarter-finals in the previous edition Pune: Stylish Frenchman and World No 24 Benoit Paire will headline the field at the Tata Open Maharashtra but South African Kevin Anderson will not return to defend his title at India’s only …

Pune Challenger: Sidharth Rawat beats local lad Arjun Kadhe
5 years, 1 month ago

Pune Challenger: Sidharth Rawat beats local lad Arjun Kadhe

The Hindu  

Indian youngster Manish Sureshkumar got the better of 16th seed Japanese Rio Noguchi to move to the pre-quarterfinals, while Sidharth Rawat beat local favourite Arjun Kadhe at the Pune Challenger, here on Tuesday. RELATED| Pune Challenger: Aryan Goveas gets off to strong start The wiry 20-year-old from Chennai took the first set rather easily but Noguchi raced to a 4-2 …

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