Novak rolls past Hurkacz to reach semis in Madrid
Nole continued his quest for a fourth title in Madrid with a comfortable 6-3, 6-4 win over 12th seed Hubert Hurkacz. For a place in the Masters 1000 tournament final, Novak will face the Next Gen ATP World Tour Finals titlist Carlos Alcaraz (ESP, 7) on Saturday at 16:00 CET.
Murray withdraws before last 16 match with Novak
Andy Murray has withdrawn from the Mutua Madrid Open ahead of his third round match against world no.1 Novak Djokovic on Thursday. "Unfortunately, Andy Murray is unable to take to the Manolo Santana Stadium due to illness," read a statement on the Madrid Open social media account.
Novak downs Monfils in Madrid opener
Nole began his Mutua Madrid Open campaign with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Gael Monfils in one hour and 27 minutes. The top seed goes on to face Andy Murray (GBR, WC) on Thursday.
Mutua Madrid Open draw is out
After reaching the final at the 2022 Serbia Open in Belgrade last week, Nole continues his clay court season at the Mutua Madrid Open, an ATP Masters 1000 event, taking place from May 1 to May 8. As a top seed, the three-time former champion will open his campaign at La Caja Mágica in the second round against Gael Monfils (FRA, ATP #21).
Davidovich Fokina downs Novak in Monte Carlo
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina prevailed in a two hour, 55-minute battle on Tuesday, recording a 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-1 victory to reach the third round. Novak is heading to Belgrade, where the Serbia Open, an ATP 250 clay-court event, will be held next week.
Novak clinches sixth title in Paris and a record-breaking 37th Masters trophy!
World no.1 rallied from a set down to beat defending champion and no.2 seed Daniil Medvedev 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, for sixth title in Paris and a record-breaking 37th Masters trophy!
Novak clinches historic seventh year-end no.1 finish by reaching final in Paris!
Nole secured a year-end number one crown for a record-breaking seventh time with a 3-6, 6-0, 7-6 comeback win over Hubert Hurkacz in Paris semis. The top seed and five-time titlist will take on defending champion Daniil Medvedev (RUS, 2) in Sunday's final (15:00 CET).
Nole reaches Rolex Paris Masters semi-finals
Novak booked a place in the Rolex Paris Masters semi-finals, following a 6-4, 6-3 triumph over Taylor Fritz in one hour and 14 minutes. He goes on to meet seventh seed Hubert Hurkacz of Poland (H2H 2-0).
Monfils withdraws, Novak gets a walkover to Paris quarterfinals
Top seed is through to the Rolex Paris Masters last eight, after Gael Monfils withdrew from their third round match. For a place in the semi-final, Novak will face Taylor Fritz (ATP #26, 4-0 H2H) on Friday. The American outplayed 10th seed Cameron Norrie (GBR) in straight sets.
Novak makes winning start in Paris
Novak began his quest for a record-extending sixth Rolex Paris Masters title following a 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 victory over Marton Fucsovics. The top seed goes on to face 15th-seeded Frenchman Gael Monfils (17-0 H2H).
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