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)
Madrid Masters: Novak upset by Edmund
Edmund had never won a set in his previous three matches against Novak, but deservedly came out on top in a high-quality contest. He recorded a 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 win over the 10th seed in one hour and 42 minutes
Nole outplays Nishikori in straight sets to reach second round
Novak opened his Mutua Madrid Open campaign with a 7-5, 6-4 victory over Japan's Kei Nishikori in one hour and 58 minutes. The two-time titlist (2011, 2016) will play either Kyle Edmund (GBR) or Daniil Medvedev (RUS) on Wednesday
Mutua Madrid Open draw announced, Novak vs Nishikori in R1
After his appearance at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters and the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell, Novak continues his clay court season at the Mutua Madrid Open, an ATP World Tour Masters 1000 event, taking place from May 6 to May 13. The Serbian star is no.10 seed and will open his campaign at La Caja Mágica against Kei Nishikori (H2H 11-2).
Novak falls to Thiem after great fight in Monte Carlo Masters third round
Dominic Thiem captured his second career win over Novak Djokovic on Thursday at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters. The Austrian no.5 seed beat the two-time former champion 6-7 (2), 6-2, 6-3 in their third round encounter that lasted 2 hours and 29 minutes.
Novak sets up Thiem last 16 clash
Novak secured his place in the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters third round following a 7-6 (2), 7-5 win over Borna Coric. The 12-time Grand Slam champion converted his 10th match point to set up a last 16 meeting with no.5 seed Dominic Thiem.
Novak eases into second round, faces Coric next
Novak took only 56 minutes to seal his place in the second round of the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters after defeating fellow Serbian Dusan Lajovic 6-0, 6-1 in the opener. He will face world no.39 Borna Coric of Croatia on Wednesday (1-0 H2H)
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