Roland Garros: Novak cruises past Bedene, moves into last 16
The reigning champion defeated Aljaz Bedene 6-3, 6-3, 6-2, to move into the fourth round in Paris. Novak will next play no.15 seed Diego Schwartzman (6-0 H2H record).
Novak eases into third round
World no.1 and reigning French Open champion looked in top form during a second-round 6-2, 6-3, 7-6 (4) victory over Alex Molcan to stay on course for a third Roland Garros title. He will play Slovenia's Aljaz Bedene (3-0 H2H record) for a place in the last 16.
Novak cruises past Nishioka to reach second round in Paris
Djokovic earned a straight-set first round win in his quest to defend the French Open crown. The top seed beat Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka 6-3, 6-1, 6-0 in one hour and 58 minutes. He next faces Alex Molcan (SVK, ATP #38), who is coached by Marian Vajda.
RG 2022: Novak to begin title defence against Nishioka
Singles draw was made for the second Grand Slam event of the season, the Roland Garros, taking place in Paris, from May 22 to June 5. Defending champion and top seed Novak will open his 2022 French Open campaign against Yoshihito Nishioka (JPN, ATP #94, H2H 2-0).
Nole overpowers Tsitsipas to win sixth Rome title!
Novak beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-0, 7-6 (5) to capture his sixth title at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia and a record-extending 38th ATP Masters crown.
Nole joins 1000-Wins Club, faces Tsitsipas in Italian Open final!
Novak earned his 1000th tour-level match win on Saturday, defeating fifth seed Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-3 to advance to the Rome Masters final. The Serb is the fifth player to reach the milestone in the Open Era, joining Jimmy Connors, Ivan Lendl, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
Novak books Rome Masters semi-final spot, faces Ruud next
World no.1 Novak Djokovic found his best tennis to set up a Rome Masters semi-final with Casper Ruud. The top seed defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime in two tight sets, 7-5, 7-6 (1).
Novak downs Wawrinka to reach quarter-finals in Rome
Nole earned his 998th career win on Thursday at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, moving past Stan Wawrinka 6-2, 6-2 to reach the quarter-finals in Rome. He will play against Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN, 8) on Friday for a spot in the last four.
Rome Masters: Novak powers past Karatsev into third round
Five-time champion opened his 2022 Italian Open campaign with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Aslan Karatsev. He goes on to face Stan Wawrinka (SUI) on Thursday.
Novak leads Italian Open field
The ATP Masters 1000 tournament takes place from May 8 to May 15 at Foro Italico in Rome. As a top seed, Novak has a first round BYE. He will open his campaign in R2 against world no.34 Aslan Karatsev (RUS, H2H 1-1).
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