Novak opens Wimbledon title defence with straight-sets win
The defending champion began his quest for a fifth Wimbledon title with a 6-3, 7-5, 6-3 victory over Philipp Kohlschreiber. He goes on to face ATP no.111 Denis Kudla, in round two on Wednesday.
Wimbledon 2019: Novak to open title defence against Kohlschreiber
The third Grand Slam of the season will be held from July 1-14, at the All England Lawn Tennis Club. In his 15th appearance at Wimbledon, Novak will open title defence campaign against world no.57 Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) in their 13th career meeting (10-2 H2H).
Shapovalov topples Novak at The Boodles exhibition event
It was the Serbian tennis star's 12th visit to the Stoke Park, as he looked to perfect his game ahead of the main event in SW19. Main draw for The Championships will take place on Friday, June 28.
Novak beats Garin in the Boodles exhibition opener
Nole returned to The Boodles tournament, the traditional Wimbledon warm-up event at Stoke Park in Buckinghamshire, to finalise preparations for the defence of his Championships title. He clinched his first win on grass this year beating Chilean Cristian Garin 6-2, 6-4.
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 to appear at The Boodles, the traditional pre-Wimbledon event
Novak will play his only pre Wimbledon warm up matches at the Boodles. The Serbian star is scheduled to be entertaining the crowds on Tuesday 25th June at 15:30 CET. He faces Cristian Garin of Chile (ATP #35).
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.
Thiem downs Novak in dramatic French Open semi-final
Fourth seed Dominic Thiem beat 2016 titlist and top seed in semi-final action at Roland Garros. The Austrian completed the third career victory over Novak, 6-2, 3-6, 7-5, 5-7, 7-5 in the match that lasted four hours and 13 minutes, spanning across two days
RG: Impressive Novak advances into ninth semi-final in Paris
World no.1 defeated reigning Nitto ATP Finals champion Alexander Zverev 7-5, 6-2, 6-2, advancing to the last four on the Parisian terre battue for the ninth time. For a place in the French Open final, Novak will meet fourth seed Dominic Thiem (Friday about 15:30 CET)
Nole reaches 13th Roland Garros quarter-final
The 2016 champion was too strong for Struff as he progressed to the last eight with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 win in one hour and 33 minutes. Next up for Novak is Alexander Zverev (GER, 5)
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