Djokovic/Fognini exit in Indian Wells semi-finals
Novak and Fabio Fognini missed on a great opportunity to beat doubles specialists Lukasz Kubot (POL) and Marcelo Melo (BRA) and reach finals at the BNP Paribas Open. The Serbian/Italian duo lost a tight contest 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-10 after one hour and 40 minutes of play
Nole/Fognini reach Indian Wells semi-final
Novak and Fabio Fognini beat doubles specialists Jean-Julien Rojer and Horia Tecau 7-6 (6), 2-6, 10-6 to advance into the last four at the BNP Paribas Open. The Serbian/Italian combination play no.6 seeds Lukasz Kubot (POL) and Marcelo Melo (BRA) for a place in the final
Kohlschreiber upsets Novak in R3 of Indian Wells
The top seed was upset by world no.39 Philipp Kohlschreiber in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open, following a 4-6, 4-6 defeat in one hour and 38 minutes
IW: Novak into third round of singles and quarterfinal in doubles
Top seed and five-time former champion kicked off his BNP Paribas Open campaign with a 7-6 (5), 6-2 victory over American qualifier Bjorn Fratangelo. He next faces Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER, ATP #39)
Draw revealed for BNP Paribas Open, Novak vs Fratangelo in R2
The first ATP Masters 1000 tournament of the season will be played from March 7 to March 17 in Indian Wells.
In the first event after winning his seventh Australian Open title, the Serbian star will open campaign in R2 against Bjorn Fratangelo (USA, ATP #128)
Khachanov stuns tired Novak for maiden Masters crown
Novak will regain no.1 ranking on Monday. The Serbian star will next travel to London to compete at the season finale, the Nitto ATP Finals, taking place at The O2 Arena (November 11 – 18)
Novak beats Federer to clinch spot in Rolex Paris Masters final!
Novak and Roger met for 47th time in a thrilling Rolex Paris Masters semi-final. The second seed recorded a 7-6 (6), 5-7, 7-6 (3) victory and improved to 25-22 in their rivalry. He will be looking to lift 73rd trophy of his career and fifth in 2018 when he takes on Karen Khachanov (RUS) on Sunday at 15:00 CET
Novak moves past Cilic into fifth Paris semis, faces Federer next
Second seed continued his quest for a 33rd ATP Masters 1000 title and record-extending fifth Paris trophy with a 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 victory over no.5 seed Marin Cilic. He will face Roger Federer (SUI, 3) in the last four on Saturday
Novak reaches Paris quarters as Dzumhur retires with a back injury
Novak was leading 6-1, 2-1 when Damir Dzumhur retired with a back injury in their third round match at the Rolex Paris Masters. The second seed will meet Marin Cilic (CRO, 5) for a place in the semi-finals
Novak advances to last 16 in Paris, set to return to No. 1 on Monday!
Four-time former titlist recorded his 46th match win in 2018 by beating Portuguese qualifier Joao Sousa 7-5, 6-1 for a place in the third round of the Rolex Paris Masters. He will next play Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Damir Dzumhur
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