Injury and Vacherot stop Novak in Shanghai semifinals
Novak fell short of extending his winning streak in Shanghai, bowing out in the semifinals of the penultimate Masters 1000 event of the season. The four-time Shanghai champion was defeated by qualifier Valentin Vacherot of Monaco, who scored a stunning 6-3, 6-4 victory to reach his first Masters 1000 final.
Novak reaches 80th Masters semifinal after beating Bergs in Shanghai
The four-time Shanghai champion and No. 4 seed advanced to his 80th career Masters 1000 semifinal, becoming the oldest player ever to reach that stage, after defeating world No. 44 Zizou Bergs of Belgium in straight sets, 6–3, 7–5.
Novak into the Shanghai Quarterfinals!
Novak Djokovic continues to defy time — becoming the oldest player ever to reach the quarterfinals of a Masters 1000 event. The Serbian star battled through a grueling round-of-16 encounter at the Rolex Shanghai Masters, overcoming Spain’s Jaume Munar in three sets — 6-3, 5-7, 6-2, after two hours and 41 minutes of intense play.
Novak battles past Hanfmann to reach Shanghai round of 16
The fourth seed battled past German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann, ranked No. 150 in the world, after two hours and 42 minutes of exhausting tennis, winning 4–6, 7–5, 6–3 in the third-round encounter. In the round of 16, Novak will face Spain’s Jaume Munar, the world No. 41.
Novak falls to Arnaldi in Madrid opener
Novak failed to pass his first obstacle at the Mutua Madrid Open Masters 1000 event in the Spanish capital. Italian Matteo Arnaldi, ranked 44th in the world, caused an upset in the second round by defeating the fourth seed 6-3, 6-4.
Novak becomes oldest ATP Masters 1000 semi-finalist!
Another impressive victory in Miami has brought Novak just two steps away from his 100th career title! The Serbian star advanced to the last 4 of the Miami Open with a straight-sets triumph over no. 24 seed Sebastian Korda 6-3, 7-6 (4). With this result, he became the oldest player to reach a Masters semi-final in ATP history.
Novak surges into Miami Open last 16
With his second victory at the Miami Open presented by Itau, Novak secured a spot in the last 16 at the season’s second Masters 1000 event. The fourth seed delivered a solid performance in the third round, surging past Argentina’s Camilo Ugo Carabelli (ATP #65) 6-1, 7-6 (1) to keep building momentum as the tournament progresses.
Strong start for Novak in Miami
With a second-round victory at the Miami Masters, Novak ended a streak of three consecutive losses on the ATP Tour. The fourth-seeded Serbian star cruised past Rinky Hijikata, dispatching the Australian in straight sets - 6-0, 7-6 (1).
Novak stunned in Indian Wells opener
Novak’s Indian Wells campaign ended unexpectedly early, as he suffered a second-round defeat in his first match at the tournament. Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp, ranked 85th in the world, pulled off a major upset, defeating the five-time champion 6-2, 3-6, 6-1.
Draw revealed for BNP Paribas Open
Novak is among the stars who headline the field in ‘Tennis Paradise’. The five-time former champion is no.6 seed and has a first-round BYE.
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