Novak beats Pouille for Cincinnati semifinal
Top seed and defending champion recorded a 7-6 (2), 6-1 victory over Lucas Pouille to book a place in the Western & Southern Open last four. For a spot in the championship match, Novak will face Daniil Medvedev (RUS, 9).
Novak to open Cincinnati title defence against Querrey
Novak is no.1 seed and has a first round BYE. He will open his title defence campaign against Sam Querrey (USA, ATP #45). The Serbian star claimed the historic crown in 2018 to become the first singles player to achieve Career Golden Masters.
Novak to make Japan Open debut
The longest-running ATP Tour tournament in Asia, the Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships - first held in 1972, is taking place in Tokyo from September 30 to October 6.
Nole nominated for ESPY Award
The world no.1 has been nominated for the ESPY Award in the BEST MALE TENNIS PLAYER category, along with Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Stefanos Tsitsipas. Fans can cast their votes online through July 10.
Novak opens campaign for second Roland Garros title
The Serbian star dismissed Hubert Hurkacz of Poland 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 in one hour and 36 minutes to reach the second round in Paris. Novak will next face Swiss lucky loser Henri Laaksonen (ATP #104)
Roland Garros 2019: Novak against Hurkacz in R1
Singles draw has been made for the second Grand Slam event of the season, taking place in Paris, from May 26 to June 09. Top seed and 2016 champion Novak will open his campaign against Polish rising star Hubert Hurkacz (ATP #43)
Novak wins twice in Rome for quarter-final spot
Nole improved to a 21-4 W/L record this year following a 6-3, 6-0 win over Philipp Kohlschreiber for a place in the Internazionali BNL d’Italia last 8. He goes on to play no.7 seed Juan Martin del Potro (H2H 15-4).
Novak wins 2019 Laureus Sportsman Of The Year Award
After winning the prestigious award for achievements in 2011, 2014 and 2015, the 14-time Grand Slam champion is once again among the world’s greatest sports stars. He beat Lewis Hamilton, LeBron James, Luka Modric, Kylian Mbappé and Eliud Kipchoge for the top men’s award.
Novak leads field for Mubadala World Tennis Championship
Novak won the Abu Dhabi title three years in a row from 2011-2013. The world no.1 will be looking to secure an unprecedented fourth title at the annual exhibition tournament
Nole named ITF World Champion for the sixth time
The ITF announced today that Serbia’s Novak Djokovic and Romania’s Simona Halep have been named the 2018 ITF World Champions
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