Novak breezes past Khachanov to reach Dubai last four
Novak improved his perfect W/L record in 2020 to 16-0, following a 6-2, 6-2 victory over seventh seed Karen Khachanov (RUS). The world no.1 will next play against no.3 seed Gael Monfils (Friday, 16:00 CET).
Novak downs Kohlschreiber, books QF spot in Dubai
The top seed booked his place in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships last eight, following a convincing 6-3, 6-1 win over German Philipp Kohlschreiber. For a spot in the ATP 500 event semi-finals, Novak will face no.7 seed Karen Khachanov.
Novak makes winning return in Dubai
Making his first appearance in Dubai since 2016, the four-time former champion beat Malek Jaziri in straights sets, 6-1, 6-2 to reach the second round. He will next meet German Philipp Kohlschreiber (11-2 H2H record).
ATP Dubai: Novak vs Jaziri in Round 1
After taking a three-week vacation from tennis following the victorious run in Melbourne, Novak is ready to get back on court at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships (February 24-29). The Serbian star is making his 11th appearance (36-6 record), aiming for his fifth crown.
Nole wins eighth Australian Open title, returns to no.1!
The Serbian star defeated Austrian Dominic Thiem 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 to win his 17th Grand Slam title. With the remarkable triumph, Novak will return to no.1 on Monday, February 3.
Novak downs Federer, reaches Australian Open final!
Nole recorded a 7-6 (1), 6-4, 6-3 victory over Roger Federer in their 50th career H2H match (27-23). The Serbian star will face Dominic Thiem (AUT, 5) in Sunday's final, looking to win his eighth Australian Open crown.
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.
Photo of the week
