RG: Impressive Novak advances into ninth semi-final in Paris
World no.1 defeated reigning Nitto ATP Finals champion Alexander Zverev 7-5, 6-2, 6-2, advancing to the last four on the Parisian terre battue for the ninth time. For a place in the French Open final, Novak will meet fourth seed Dominic Thiem (Friday about 15:30 CET)
Nole reaches 13th Roland Garros quarter-final
The 2016 champion was too strong for Struff as he progressed to the last eight with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 win in one hour and 33 minutes. Next up for Novak is Alexander Zverev (GER, 5)
Novak downs Caruso to move into second week in Paris
The 2016 champion booked his place in the fourth round at Roland Garros for a 13th time, following 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 victory over Italian Salvatore Caruso (ATP #147). Novak will next face German Jan-Lennard Struff (1-0 H2H)
Novak opens campaign for second Roland Garros title
The Serbian star dismissed Hubert Hurkacz of Poland 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 in one hour and 36 minutes to reach the second round in Paris. Novak will next face Swiss lucky loser Henri Laaksonen (ATP #104)
Roland Garros 2019: Novak against Hurkacz in R1
Singles draw has been made for the second Grand Slam event of the season, taking place in Paris, from May 26 to June 09. Top seed and 2016 champion Novak will open his campaign against Polish rising star Hubert Hurkacz (ATP #43)
Khachanov stuns tired Novak for maiden Masters crown
Novak will regain no.1 ranking on Monday. The Serbian star will next travel to London to compete at the season finale, the Nitto ATP Finals, taking place at The O2 Arena (November 11 – 18)
Novak beats Federer to clinch spot in Rolex Paris Masters final!
Novak and Roger met for 47th time in a thrilling Rolex Paris Masters semi-final. The second seed recorded a 7-6 (6), 5-7, 7-6 (3) victory and improved to 25-22 in their rivalry. He will be looking to lift 73rd trophy of his career and fifth in 2018 when he takes on Karen Khachanov (RUS) on Sunday at 15:00 CET
Novak reaches Paris quarters as Dzumhur retires with a back injury
Novak was leading 6-1, 2-1 when Damir Dzumhur retired with a back injury in their third round match at the Rolex Paris Masters. The second seed will meet Marin Cilic (CRO, 5) for a place in the semi-finals
Novak advances to last 16 in Paris, set to return to No. 1 on Monday!
Four-time former titlist recorded his 46th match win in 2018 by beating Portuguese qualifier Joao Sousa 7-5, 6-1 for a place in the third round of the Rolex Paris Masters. He will next play Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Damir Dzumhur
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).
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