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.
Novak sets Tokyo final showdown against Millman
Novak completed a 6-3, 6-4 victory over third seed David Goffin in 90 minutes and will be hot favourite to win the title for the first time. He faces qualifier John Millman (AUS, 2-0 H2H) on Sunday at 08:30 CET.
Impressive Novak ousts Pouille to reach Japan Open semi-finals
Nole recorded his third victory at the Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships, ousting fifth seed Lucas Pouille 6-1, 6-2 in just 51 minutes.
Novak cruises past Popyrin in Tokyo opener
Novak picked up his first win in Tokyo cruising past Alexei Popyrin 6-4, 6-2 to reach the second round of the Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships. He plays Japanese wild card Go Soeda on Wednesday.
Japan Open draw is out, Novak vs Popyrin in R1
The longest-running ATP Tour event in Asia is taking place at the Ariake Colosseum from September 30 to October 6. Making his debut in Tokyo, the top-seeded Novak will open campaign against Alexei Popyrin (Q).
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