Thiem downs Novak in dramatic French Open semi-final
Fourth seed Dominic Thiem beat 2016 titlist and top seed in semi-final action at Roland Garros. The Austrian completed the third career victory over Novak, 6-2, 3-6, 7-5, 5-7, 7-5 in the match that lasted four hours and 13 minutes, spanning across two days
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 into French Open third round with straight sets win
Novak continued his quest for the "Nole Slam”, following a 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 win over Switzerland's Henri Laaksonen. His next opponent will be Italian qualifier Salvatore Caruso (#147)
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)
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