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 strolls into Serbia Open quarters with dominant display
Top seed began his Serbia Open 2021 campaign with a routine 6-1, 6-3 win against Kwon Soonwoo to reach the last eight in his hometown. He will next face fellow Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic on Friday.
RG: Novak storms past Berankis into the third round in Paris
Top seed recorded his 70th career French Open match win as he crushed Lithuanian Ricardas Berankis 6-1, 6-2, 6-2. Novak will look to continue his pursuit of a second Roland Garros title when he plays Daniel Elahi Galan (COL, LL) in the third round on Saturday.
Novak victorious in Rome, powers into last 16
World no.1 began his Internazionali BNL d'Italia campaign on Wednesday, beating Italian wildcard Salvatore Caruso 6-3, 6-2, in his first clay-court match of the season. Novak goes on to face Filip Krajinovic.
Novak moves into Round 3 at the 2020 US Open
Men's top seed advanced to the US Open third round after edging Kyle Edmund in 4 sets, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-4, 6-2. Djokovic, who extended his unbeaten 2020 record to 25 matches, faces Jan-Lennard Struff on Friday night for a place in the last 16.
Novak downs Kohlschreiber, books QF spot in Dubai
The top seed booked his place in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships last eight, following a convincing 6-3, 6-1 win over German Philipp Kohlschreiber. For a spot in the ATP 500 event semi-finals, Novak will face no.7 seed Karen Khachanov.
Novak cruises into Australian Open third round
The second seed outplayed Japanese wild card Tatsuma Ito 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 in just 95 minutes to reach the third round in Melbourne. He will face another Japanese, Yoshihito Nishioka (ATP #71) on Friday.
Novak kicks off Paris Masters campaign with hard fought win
Top-seeded Novak rallied from 3-5 down in the first set to beat French lucky loser Corentin Moutet 7-6, 6-4 on Wednesday, kicking off his quest for a fifth Rolex Paris Masters title.
Novak overcomes injury scare to beat Londero, moves into R3
Novak defeated the big hitting Argentine 6-4, 7-6 (3), 6-1 to progress in two hours and 15 minutes under the Arthur Ashe Stadium roof. Next up for the top seed is Denis Kudla (USA, ATP #111).
Novak powers past Querrey to reach third round in Cincinnati
Defending champion advanced into the last 16 at the Western & Southern Open on Tuesday, following a 7-5, 6-1 win over world no.45 Sam Querrey. The match lasted one hour and 18 minutes.
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