Sonego stuns Novak in Vienna quarter-finals
Italian lucky loser Lorenzo Sonego beat top seed and 2007 Vienna champion 6-2, 6-1 in the Erste Bank Open quarter-finals.
Novak passes Coric test in Vienna
Novak raised his level as the match went on to beat Borna Coric 7-6 (11), 6-3. For a spot in the ATP 500 tournament last four, the top seed will play Italian lucky loser Lorenzo Sonego (ATP #41) on Friday.
Novak wins all-Serbian clash in Vienna, advances to last 16
Novak is through to the second round at the Erste Bank Open, following a 7-6 (6), 6-3 victory over his friend and compatriot Filip Krajinovic in one hour and 58 minutes. The 2007 Vienna champion goes on to face Borna Coric (3-0 H2H).
ATP Vienna: Nole vs Krajinovic in R1
Novak won the 2007 Vienna Open defeating Stan Wawrinka in the final, 6-4, 6-0. In his third appearance at the Erste Bank Open, Djokovic will begin his bid for a second tournament trophy when he meets his friend and compatriot Filip Krajinovic in the opening round.
Invincible Novak wins fifth Dubai crown!
Novak defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, to claim the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships trophy for the fifth time. It is the 79th title of Djokovic’s illustrious career, and second in 2020.
Nole saves 3 MPs, produces great escape to reach Dubai final
Novak rallied from a set down and saved three match points en-route to a 2-6, 7-6 (8), 6-1 win over third seed Gael Monfils. He will face Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE, 2) in Saturday's final.
Novak breezes past Khachanov to reach Dubai last four
Novak improved his perfect W/L record in 2020 to 16-0, following a 6-2, 6-2 victory over seventh seed Karen Khachanov (RUS). The world no.1 will next play against no.3 seed Gael Monfils (Friday, 16:00 CET).
Novak downs Kohlschreiber, books QF spot in Dubai
The top seed booked his place in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships last eight, following a convincing 6-3, 6-1 win over German Philipp Kohlschreiber. For a spot in the ATP 500 event semi-finals, Novak will face no.7 seed Karen Khachanov.
Novak makes winning return in Dubai
Making his first appearance in Dubai since 2016, the four-time former champion beat Malek Jaziri in straights sets, 6-1, 6-2 to reach the second round. He will next meet German Philipp Kohlschreiber (11-2 H2H record).
ATP Dubai: Novak vs Jaziri in Round 1
After taking a three-week vacation from tennis following the victorious run in Melbourne, Novak is ready to get back on court at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships (February 24-29). The Serbian star is making his 11th appearance (36-6 record), aiming for his fifth crown.
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