USO: Novak makes fast start, breezes into the second round in New York
Three-time champion made a fast start at the US Open, when he moved past Frenchman Alexandre Muller with a commanding performance 6-0, 6-2, 6-3 to reach the second round.
RG 2023: Novak beats Kovacevic to reach second round
Two-time French Open titlist defeated American Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (1) in windy conditions on Philippe Chatrier on Monday, to reach the second round in Paris. He will take on Hungarian Marton Fucsovics next (ATP #83, H2H record 4-0).
Novak wins in four sets to begin US Open campaign
Novak started his Grand Slam quest with a 6-1, 6-7, 6-2, 6-1 triumph over Holger Vitus Nodskov Rune. He is now 22-0 in Grand Slam matches this season, and into the second round at the US Open.
Olympics: Novak wins Tokyo opener
The top seed advanced to the second round of the Tokyo Olympics with a 6-2, 6-2 victory against Bolivian Hugo Dellien. He will next play German Jan-Lennard Struff (ATP #46, H2H 5-0) on Monday.
Novak fights back to beat Draper in Wimbledon opener
Novak eased into the second round of the Gentleman's singles, after coming back from a set down to beat wild card Jack Draper 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2.
Novak opens Roland Garros campaign with straight sets win
18-time Grand Slam champion completed a 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 win against Tennys Sandgren on Tuesday to advance into the second round in Paris. Novak will next play Pablo Cuevas (ARG, ATP #92).
Novak starts strong, races into Australian Open second round
In just 91 minutes inside RLA, the top seed and defending champion made a statement behind a 6-3, 6-1, 6-2 victory over Jeremy Chardy.
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).
Novak sees off Dzumhur to advance at the US Open
The top seed continued his flawless season on Monday night (24-0), as he defeated Damir Dzumhur in straight sets, 6-1, 6-4, 6-1, to advance to the second round of the US Open. Plays Kyle Edmund next.
Novak begins quest for 8th AO title, captures 900th career win!
With a 7-6, 6-2, 2-6, 6-1 victory over German Jan-Lennard Struff in the first round of the 2020 Australian Open, Novak become the sixth player in the Open Era to reach 900 tour-level wins.
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