Astana Open: Novak beats Zandschulp to reach quarter-finals at ATP 500 event
Novak Djokovic recorded a 6-3, 6-1 victory against world no. 34 Botic Van De Zandschulp on Thursday to advance into the last eight at the ATP 500 event in Astana, Kazakhstan. Number 4 seed will face Karen Khachanov (RUS) in the quarterfinals on Friday.
Novak defeats Andujar in Tel Aviv opener, reaches last 8
Novak powered into the Tel Aviv Watergen Open quarter-finals on Thursday after dominating Pablo Andujar to seal the 6-0, 6-3 win in one hour and 27 minutes. For a place in the ATP 250 event semi-finals, the Serbian star will face Canadian Vasek Pospisil (H2H record 5-0).
Novak eases into third round
World no.1 and reigning French Open champion looked in top form during a second-round 6-2, 6-3, 7-6 (4) victory over Alex Molcan to stay on course for a third Roland Garros title. He will play Slovenia's Aljaz Bedene (3-0 H2H record) for a place in the last 16.
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 downs Monfils in Madrid opener
Nole began his Mutua Madrid Open campaign with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Gael Monfils in one hour and 27 minutes. The top seed goes on to face Andy Murray (GBR, WC) on Thursday.
SO: Novak opens title bid with 2-1 comeback win over Djere
World no.1 beat fellow Serb Laslo Djere 2-6, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (4) in Belgrade on Wednesday to reach the quarter-finals at the Serbia Open. Next up for Novak is seventh seed and another young gun from Serbia, Miomir Kecmanovic.
Nole into Dubai quarter-finals, faces Vesely next
Novak withstood the challenge of world no.26 Karen Khachanov to prevail 6-3, 7-6 (2) in their second round encounter at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. The top seed goes on to play qualifier Jiri Vesely next (CZE, ATP #123).
Novak moves into Monte-Carlo third round
World no.1 and two-time champion defeated Italian Jannik Sinner 6-4, 6-2 in their first career encounter. Next up for Novak will be Daniel Evans (GBR, ATP #33) on Thursday.
AO: Nole survives Tiafoe challenge to progress into R3
The top seed battled past Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 6-7 (3), 7-6 (2), 6-3 in three hours and 30 minutes to reach the third round of the Australian Open.
Novak passes Coric test in Vienna
Novak raised his level as the match went on to beat Borna Coric 7-6 (11), 6-3. For a spot in the ATP 500 tournament last four, the top seed will play Italian lucky loser Lorenzo Sonego (ATP #41) on Friday.
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