Novak, Ruud to meet in Italian Open SFs
Nole continued his bid for a record 36th ATP Masters 1000 title. The world no.1 advanced to his 11th semi-final at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, following a 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 win against German qualifier Dominik Koepfer. He next faces Casper Ruud (NOR, ATP #34).
Tsitsipas downs Novak in Shanghai Masters quarters
No.6 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas beat top seed and defending champion Novak Djokovic in the Rolex Shanghai Masters quarter-final on Friday. The Greek completed the second career victory over Novak in their three meetings, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3. The match lasted 2 hours and 2 minutes.
Novak advances to Shanghai Masters quarter-finals
World no.1 and defending champion Novak Djokovic defeated 15th seed John Isner 7-5, 6-3 to reach the quarter-finals at the Rolex Shanghai Masters on Thursday. The match lasted 74 minutes.
Novak tops Shapovalov in Shanghai opener
Top seed Novak Djokovic improved to a 47-8 record in 2019 on Wednesday at the Rolex Shanghai Masters, moving past Denis Shapovalov 6-3, 6-3 to reach the last 16.
Novak beats Pouille for Cincinnati semifinal
Top seed and defending champion recorded a 7-6 (2), 6-1 victory over Lucas Pouille to book a place in the Western & Southern Open last four. For a spot in the championship match, Novak will face Daniil Medvedev (RUS, 9).
Novak to open Cincinnati title defence against Querrey
Novak is no.1 seed and has a first round BYE. He will open his title defence campaign against Sam Querrey (USA, ATP #45). The Serbian star claimed the historic crown in 2018 to become the first singles player to achieve Career Golden Masters.
Rolex Paris Masters draw revealed
Singles draw has been made for the 2018 Rolex Paris Masters on Friday. Novak is no.2 seed and will open his quest for a fifth title in Bercy in the second round against Joao Sousa (POR, Q).
Rolex Shanghai Masters draw is out
Novak, who won the event on three occasions (2012, 2013, 2015), is second seed. He’ll open quest for 32nd Masters title in the second round against world no. 42 Jeremy Chardy (FRA, H2H 11-0).
Rogers Cup draw revealed, Novak vs Basic in R1
Singles draw has been made for the ATP World Tour Masters 1000 event in Toronto, the sixth Masters tournament of the year (August 06-12). Nole is no.9 seed and will open his campaign against Mirza Basic.
Novak back in action in Toronto
Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic will start his 2018 US Open Series campaign at the Rogers Cup presented by National Bank, an ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournament in Toronto (August 6-12). The official draw will take place on Friday, August 3. The four-time Canada Open titlist (2007, 2011, 2012, 2016) missed last year’s edition due to elbow injury.
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