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)
Novak downs Caruso to move into second week in Paris
The 2016 champion booked his place in the fourth round at Roland Garros for a 13th time, following 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 victory over Italian Salvatore Caruso (ATP #147). Novak will next face German Jan-Lennard Struff (1-0 H2H)
Novak into French Open third round with straight sets win
Novak continued his quest for the "Nole Slam”, following a 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 win over Switzerland's Henri Laaksonen. His next opponent will be Italian qualifier Salvatore Caruso (#147)
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)
Nole battles past Schwartzman to reach Rome Masters final
Novak beat Diego Schwartzman 6-3, 6-7 (2), 6-3 to move into the championship match of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, which will be his 49th ATP Masters 1000 final. Next up is Rafael Nadal (ESP, 2)
Italian Open: Novak saves 2 MPs in post-midnight comeback win
The four-time former titlist survived a serious scare from Juan Martin Del Potro at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia on Friday, fighting off two match points to rally past the Argentine 4-6, 7-6 (6), 6-4 and reach his 10th semi-final in Rome
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).
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