RG 2018: Nole wins marathon four-setter, sets up Verdasco last 16 clash
Novak booked his place in the fourth round of Roland Garros on Friday, following a marathon 6-4, 6-7 (6), 7-6 (4), 6-2 victory over 13th seed Roberto Bautista Agut. The Spaniard really tested the former world no.1, but Djokovic made it through an epic battle in three hours and 48 minutes
Novak into French Open third round
2016 titlist emerged victorious from a tricky encounter with Jaume Munar as he won 7-6 (1), 6-4, 6-4 after being challenged in the opening set. Next up is no.13 seed Roberto Bautista Agut, against whom he owns a 6-1 H2H record
Novak advances at Roland Garros
No.20 seed and 2016 champion won his opening match at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday, beating Brazilian qualifier Rogerio Dutra Silva 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 in two hours and five minutes. He next faces qualifier from Spain Jaume Munar (Q, ATP #155)
Roland Garros 2018: Novak against Dutra Silva in R1
Singles draw has been made for the second Grand Slam of the season, the Roland Garros, taking place in Paris, from May 27 to June 10. The French Open first round matches will be played during the first three days of the competition
Nadal wins the clash of titans to reach Rome Masters final
In another classic meeting between two stars, top seed Rafael Nadal overcame 11th seed Novak Djokovic 7-6 (4), 6-3 in their 51st encounter to reach the Italian Open final. The four-time former champion showed he is returning to best form, playing at high level again, delighting fans with brilliant tennis
Nole rediscovers old magic to reach semis in Rome!
In a thrilling topsy-turvy contest, Nole edged past Kei Nishikori 2-6, 6-1, 6-3 to advance into his ninth Internazionali BNL d'Italia semi-final. He will take on top seed Rafael Nadal on Saturday at 15:00 CET. The two have faced each other 50 times with Nole leading 26–24.
Brilliant Novak sets up Nishikori quarter-final clash
Nole has produced an impressive performance at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia on Thursday, breezing past Albert Ramos-Vinolas in straight sets 6-1, 7-5. He goes on to face Kei Nishikori of Japan against whom he owns a 12-2 career record
Rome Masters: Nole to meet Ramos-Vinolas in last 16
The 11th seed defeated Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia 6-4, 6-2 at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia to move into the third round of the ATP World Tour Masters 1000 event in Rome. Novak will face Spaniard Albert Ramos-Vinolas (ESP) in the last 16. The Serbian star leads their H2H series 5-0
Novak breezes past Dolgopolov with ease
Novak has started his Italian Open campaign with a straightforward 6-1, 6-3 victory over Alexandr Dolgopolov (ATP #57). The four-time champion will look to get another win under his belt on Wednesday against qualifier Nikoloz Basilashvili (GEO)
Internazionali BNL d’Italia draw revealed, Novak vs Dolgopolov in R1
Singles draw has been made for the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, the fifth ATP World Tour Masters 1000 event in 2018. No.11 seed and four-time former champion will open his campaign against Alexandr Dolgopolov (UKR, ATP no. 57)
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