Novak books Rome Masters semi-final spot, faces Ruud next
World no.1 Novak Djokovic found his best tennis to set up a Rome Masters semi-final with Casper Ruud. The top seed defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime in two tight sets, 7-5, 7-6 (1).
Novak downs Wawrinka to reach quarter-finals in Rome
Nole earned his 998th career win on Thursday at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, moving past Stan Wawrinka 6-2, 6-2 to reach the quarter-finals in Rome. He will play against Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN, 8) on Friday for a spot in the last four.
Rome Masters: Novak powers past Karatsev into third round
Five-time champion opened his 2022 Italian Open campaign with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Aslan Karatsev. He goes on to face Stan Wawrinka (SUI) on Thursday.
Novak leads Italian Open field
The ATP Masters 1000 tournament takes place from May 8 to May 15 at Foro Italico in Rome. As a top seed, Novak has a first round BYE. He will open his campaign in R2 against world no.34 Aslan Karatsev (RUS, H2H 1-1).
Novak with runner-up finish in Rome
After a great two hour, 49-minute battle, second seed Rafael Nadal defeated top seed and five-time Italian Open champion Novak 5-7, 6-1, 3-6 to win his 10th Rome Masters trophy. With the triumph, the Spaniard equalled Nole's record of 36 ATP Masters 1000 titles.
Novak reaches 11th Rome final, sets up showdown with Rafa!
Nole won two battles on Saturday to advance into the Italian Open championship match. After beating Tsitsipas in three sets, the Serbian star edged Italian Lorenzo Sonego 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-2.
Novak rallies to beat Tsitsipas, earns a spot in Rome semis!
The Serbian star, a defending champion at the Foro Italico, came back from a set and a break deficit to seal a 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 win over the fifth-seeded Greek. Looking to reach the Italian Open final for the 11th time, Novak will take on Lorenzo Sonego (ITA, ATP #33) later today.
Italian Open: Nole blitzes Davidovich Fokina to reach QFs
Defending champion advanced to the the quarter-finals of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, following a convincing 6-2, 6-1 victory over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in 70 minutes. Novak will face fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas on Friday.
Novak advances to the last 16 in rainy Rome
World no.1 defeated Taylor Fritz 6-3, 7-6 (5) in the second round of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia. The five-time champion at the Foro Italico next faces Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (ESP, ATP #48).
Novak captures record 36th Masters crown and fifth title in Rome!
Novak beat Diego Schwartzman 7-5, 6-3 to win a fifth Italian Open title and a record 36th Masters 1000 crown on Monday. The world no.1 showed his best form ahead of Roland Garros and lifted his fourth title of the season, adding to the Australian Open, ATP Dubai and Cincinnati Masters crowns. He also won the inaugural ATP Cup with team Serbia.
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