CNN — On a sun kissed but windy Parisian afternoon Novak Djokovic broke one of Rafael Nadal’s French Open records as he progressed to the quarterfinals at Roland Garros. A straightforward 6-3 6-2 6-2 win over Peru’s Juan Pablo Varillas on Sunday ensured Djokovic progressed to the last eight at …
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Novak Djokovic on cusp of historic 23rd grand slam as he faces Casper Ruud in French Open men’s final | CNN
CNN — For years, the ‘Big Three’ of men’s tennis – Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic – have hoovered up grand slams, each providing their own reasons to be crowned as the greatest men’s player of all time. Now, with Federer retired and Nadal injured, Djokovic has an …
Read More »Novak Djokovic battles past Andrey Rublev to reach Wimbledon semifinals | CNN
CNN — Novak Djokovic had to be at his very best to get past Andrey Rublev on Tuesday, winning 4-6 6-1 6-4 6-3 in a thrilling clash to reach the Wimbledon semifinals. Rublev, who has never reached the semifinals of a grand slam, was in inspired form during the first …
Read More »Novak Djokovic reaches ninth Wimbledon final after brushing aside Jannik Sinner; will face Carlos Alcaraz | CNN
CNN — Age is clearly just a number to Novak Djokovic, who is now just one match away from securing a record-equaling eighth Wimbledon title after the Serb beat Italy’s Jannik Sinner in straight sets, winning 6-3 6-4 7-6 in Friday’s first men’s semifinal. Victory ensured the 36-year-old reached a …
Read More »Novak Djokovic edges past Carlos Alcaraz to capture first tournament title in return to US soil | CNN
CNN — Novak Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz, 5-7, 7-6(7), 7-6(4) on Sunday to avenge his Wimbledon final loss and capture the Western & Southern Open title in Cincinnati, Ohio. Playing in his first tournament on US soil since 2021, the 36-year-old Serb rallied from a set and a break down …
Read More »US Open provides the scene for the latest chapter in rivalry between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz | CNN
CNN — The stage is set for another epic showdown between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open which starts on Monday. The pair have thrilled tennis fans this season with two special matches, first in the Wimbledon final and then most recently at the Cincinnati Open. Djokovic …
Read More »Novak Djokovic into US Open semifinals with victory over American star Taylor Fritz | CNN
CNN — Novak Djokovic booked his spot in the US Open semifinals with an emphatic victory over American Taylor Fritz on Tuesday. The world No. 2 looked his assured self, rapid around the court and hitting winners from all manners of angles, in his 6-1 6-4 6-4 win. Fritz did …
Read More »How to watch US Open men’s semifinals as American Ben Shelton bids to upset Novak Djokovic | CNN
CNN — Before a ball was even hit at this year’s US Open, many would have predicted three of the four semifinalists in the men’s draw. Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev have all been at this stage before. All have won at least one grand slam and the …
Read More »US Open: Novak Djokovic cruises to final after comfortable win against American Ben Shelton | CNN
CNN — Novak Djokovic cruised through to the US Open final after a dominant 6-3 6-2 7-6 (7-4) win against American youngster Ben Shelton. Shelton, playing in his first ever grand slam semifinal, came out all guns blazing but was unable to lay much of a glove on the ever-impressive …
Read More »Novak Djokovic beats Daniil Medvedev to win US Open men’s final, extending his record grand slam titles to 24 | CNN
CNN — Novak Djokovic won the US Open on Sunday, defeating Daniil Medvedev 6-3 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 in the men’s final to extend his record grand slam singles titles to 24. The world No. 2 further cemented himself as one of the greatest tennis players ever – with Sunday’s win, …
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