Brilliant Novak cruises into Miami Open quarter-finals
Novak produced a dominant performance in the fourth round action at the Miami Open presented by Itau, beating 15th seed Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2. He will next face no.24 seed Sebastian Korda (1-0 H2H record) in the Masters 1000 event quarter-finals.
Novak surges into Miami Open last 16
With his second victory at the Miami Open presented by Itau, Novak secured a spot in the last 16 at the season’s second Masters 1000 event. The fourth seed delivered a solid performance in the third round, surging past Argentina’s Camilo Ugo Carabelli (ATP #65) 6-1, 7-6 (1) to keep building momentum as the tournament progresses.
Strong start for Novak in Miami
With a second-round victory at the Miami Masters, Novak ended a streak of three consecutive losses on the ATP Tour. The fourth-seeded Serbian star cruised past Rinky Hijikata, dispatching the Australian in straight sets - 6-0, 7-6 (1).
Draw announced for Miami Open presented by Itaú
Novak is set to make his first appearance at Miami Open since 2019. The second Masters 1000 tournament of the season takes place from March 19 to March 30. The six-time former champion is no.4 seed and has a first round bye. He will open his campaign against Rinky Hijikata (AUS).
Novak stunned in Indian Wells opener
Novak’s Indian Wells campaign ended unexpectedly early, as he suffered a second-round defeat in his first match at the tournament. Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp, ranked 85th in the world, pulled off a major upset, defeating the five-time champion 6-2, 3-6, 6-1.
Draw revealed for BNP Paribas Open
Novak is among the stars who headline the field in ‘Tennis Paradise’. The five-time former champion is no.6 seed and has a first-round BYE.
Berrettini beats Novak in the first round of Doha
Matteo Berrettini defeated two-time champion Novak in the Qatar ExxonMobil Open first round. The Italian recorded a 7-6 (4), 6-2 win.
ATP Doha: Nole/Verdasco storm into QFs, R1 in singles vs Berrettini
Nole is making his return to the tour this week in Doha, after his retirement in the semi-final of the Australian Open. The two-time Qatar ExxonMobil Open champion is no.3 seed and will open his campaign in singles against Italian Matteo Berrettini (ATP #35).
Novak retires from semifinal against Zverev due to injury
Novak Djokovic retired from the Australian Open semi-final match with Alexander Zverev due to a left thigh injury, ending his quest for a 25th Grand Slam title.
Brilliant Novak beats Alcaraz to reach Australian Open semis!
Novak beat Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals at Melbourne Park 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in three hours and 37 minutes. The 10-time Australian Open champion is through to his 50th Grand Slam semi-final. He will face German second seed Alexander Zverev (8-4 H2H) on Friday.
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