ATP list: Nole slips to no.2
For the first time since July 4, 2011, there’s been a change at the top of the rankings. In the ATP Ranking list as of Monday, July 9, Nole is at no.2, after holding the no.1 ranking for 53 consecutive weeks.
Novak out against Federer
Top seed and defending champion suffered a 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 3-6 loss against six-time winner Roger Federer in the semi-final of the Championships.
Nole sets up Federer semi-final!
With a convincing 6-4, 6-1, 6-4 victory over no.31 seed German Florian Mayer in 1 hour and 45 minutes, the world no.1 is only two wins away from defending his title at the most prestigious tournament in the world.
Novak reflects on being no.1 for a year
When Nole takes the court for his quarter-final match at the All England Club on Wednesday, he will have maintained his standing atop the ATP Rankings for an entire year, having ascended to world no.1 after his victory over Rafael Nadal in last year’s Wimbledon final on July 4, 2011.
Nole storms to Wimbledon QFs
Novak booked a spot in The Championships quarter-finals on Monday, when he beat his friend Viktor Troicki 6-3, 6-1, 6-3 for the 40th match win of the season (40-6).
Nole nominated for three ESPY awards!
Nole has been nominated for ESPY award in 3 categories: Best male tennis player, Best male athlete, Best international athlete.
Nole to meet Troicki in last 16
Defending champion defeated no.28 seed Czech Radek Stepanek 4-6, 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 to reach the fourth round at Wimbledon.
Novak marches on at Wimbledon
World no.1 and top seed eliminated American Ryan Harrison 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Wednesday for a place in the third round at The Championships.
Nole makes winning start at SW19
Novak opened his title defence campaign on Monday, easing past former world no.1 Juan Carlos Ferrero in straight sets 6-3, 6-3,
6-1.
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