Novak beats Cecchinato, moves into Shanghai quarter-finals
Nole put in a dominant performance to beat 16th seed Marco Cecchinato 6-4, 6-0 and reach the Rolex Shanghai Masters quarter-finals. For a place in the last 4, Novak takes on no.7 seed Kevin Anderson on Friday
Novak opens Shanghai campaign with straight sets win over Chardy
Second seed Novak Djokovic began his quest for a record fourth Rolex Shanghai Masters championship when he defeated Jeremy Chardy 6-3, 7-5 on Tuesday.
Rolex Shanghai Masters draw is out
Novak, who won the event on three occasions (2012, 2013, 2015), is second seed. He’ll open quest for 32nd Masters title in the second round against world no. 42 Jeremy Chardy (FRA, H2H 11-0).
Nole makes history, completes Career Golden Masters!
Novak made tennis history on Sunday, becoming the first player to win all nine Masters 1000 titles since the series started in 1990. Djokovic claimed his 70th ATP Tour title with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Roger Federer in the Western & Southern Open final.
Novak advances to sixth final in Cincinnati
Novak continued his quest for the Career Golden Masters, edging past 2016 champion Marin Cilic 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 into the Western & Southern Open final. He will meet even-time former titlist Roger Federer (SUI, 2) in Sunday's final (16:00 local time / 22:00 CET).
Novak holds off Raonic, to face Cilic in Cincinnati semis!
Nole continued his career 'Golden Masters' quest as he beat Milos Raonic 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 to move within a match of his sixth Cincinnati final. He will next meet no.7 seed Marin Cilic of Croatia
Novak fights back against Dimitrov to set up Raonic QF
Novak won four of the final seven games of a two-day clash with the defending champion Dimitrov, to advance 2-6, 6-3, 6-4. He will take on Canada's Milos Raonic in the quarter-final later tonight
Novak overcomes Mannarino in Cincinnati, reaches last 16
No.10 seed recorded his 29th victory of the season on Wednesday, beating Andrea Mannarino 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 at the Western & Southern Open. Novak will meet no.5 seed and defending champion Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) on Thursday for a quarter-final spot.
Novak tops Johnson to secure spot in R2 of Cincinnati
The 30-time Masters champion held off Steve Johnson, capitalising on his ninth match point to advance 6-4, 7-6 (4) in two hours and two minutes. Novak will continue pursuit of the 'Golden Masters' when he meets Adrian Mannarino (H2H 3-0) on Wednesday
Novak vs Johnson in R1 of Cincinnati
Singles draw for the Western & Southern Open was made on Friday. The tournament begins on Sunday, August 12, and will be played at the Lindner Family Tennis Center till August 19. Novak is no.10 seed and will open campaign against world no.33 Steve Johnson
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