Nole, Federer to face in Australian Open semis!
Defending champion Novak emerged victorious 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (1) in the big-hitting quarter-final showdown against Milos Raonic in Tuesday's night session on Rod Laver Arena. Next up for the world no.2 is no.3 seed Roger Federer. The semi-final is scheduled on Friday.
Novak sets up Raonic quarter-final in Melbourne
World no.2 and defending champion advanced to the last eight of the Australian Open after beating no.14 seed Diego Schwartzman 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 at Rod Laver Arena. He will now face Milos Raonic on Tuesday.
AO 2020: Novak powers into last 16
Novak continued his quest for an eighth Melbourne crown, following a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 win over Yoshihito Nishioka. He goes on to face 14th seed Diego Schwartzman on Sunday.
Novak cruises into Australian Open third round
The second seed outplayed Japanese wild card Tatsuma Ito 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 in just 95 minutes to reach the third round in Melbourne. He will face another Japanese, Yoshihito Nishioka (ATP #71) on Friday.
Novak begins quest for 8th AO title, captures 900th career win!
With a 7-6, 6-2, 2-6, 6-1 victory over German Jan-Lennard Struff in the first round of the 2020 Australian Open, Novak become the sixth player in the Open Era to reach 900 tour-level wins.
2020 Australian Open draw revealed, Novak vs Struff in R1
The 2020 Australian Open official draw took place at Margaret Court Arena on Thursday. Novak, a record seven-time AO champion, is no.2 seed and will open title defence campaign on Monday when he meets world no.37 Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany (H2H 2-0).
Defending US Open champion Novak retires from R16 match
Novak's US Open title defence came to a halt on Sunday when the Serb retired from his fourth-round match against Stan Wawrinka. The Swiss led, 6-4, 7-5, 2-1, when the top seed stopped due to a left shoulder injury. They were facing off for the first time since the 2016 US Open final.
US Open: Novak sets up Wawrinka last 16 clash
World no.1 cruised past American Denis Kudla in straight sets 6-3, 6-4, 6-2. The three-time champion is into the Round of 16 for the 12th consecutive year. He will take on 2016 titlist and 23rd seed Stan Wawrinka on Sunday (19-5 H2H record).
Novak overcomes injury scare to beat Londero, moves into R3
Novak defeated the big hitting Argentine 6-4, 7-6 (3), 6-1 to progress in two hours and 15 minutes under the Arthur Ashe Stadium roof. Next up for the top seed is Denis Kudla (USA, ATP #111).
Defending champion Novak into second round of the US Open
Novak started his title defence in a strong fashion by beating Roberto Caraballes Baena in straight sets, 6-4, 6-1, 6-4. He next faces Juan Ignacio Londero (ARG, ATP #56).
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