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Novak Djokovic powers past Roger Federer into Australian Open final
Novak Djokovic shattered the hopes of ailing rival Roger Federer Thursday to sweep into a record eighth Australian Open final and move closer to his 17th Grand Slam crown.
Novak Djokovic beats Roger Federer to reach 8th Australian Open final
Novak Djokovic shattered the hopes of ailing rival Roger Federer Thursday to sweep into a record eighth Australian Open final and move closer to his 17th Grand Slam crown.
Dominic Thiem knocks Rafael Nadal out of Australian Open
Rafael Nadal was left to rue missed opportunities following a marathon 6-7 (3-7) 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 6-7 (6-8) loss to Dominic Thiem in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.
ATP Cup: Novak Djokovic sends Serbia into semis after scare
Novak Djokovic dropped his first set of the ATP Cup Friday in a titanic struggle with Canada’s Denis Shapovalov, surviving a scare before rallying to guide Serbia into a semi-final against Russia.
Novak Djokovic says he was moved by ‘amazing warrior’ Andy Murray
Novak Djokovic has described his longtime rival, Andy Murray, as a “warrior” and says he is “inspired” by the former world No.1’s journey back from a career-threatening injury.
Roger Federer, Alexander Zverev play in front of over 42,000
Roger Federer may not be playing at the new-look Davis Cup in Spain but the 38-year-old was still pulling in the crowds when he met Alexander Zverev in an exhibition match in Mexico City on Saturday.
Rafael Nadal ends year as number one for fifth time
Rafael Nadal was confirmed as the year-end world number one for the fifth time after the ATP released its season-closing rankings on Monday.
Alexander Zverev denies illegal phone use at ATP Finals
Alexander Zverev denied he was using his phone illegally during his ATP Finals round-robin defeat to Stefanos Tsitsipas at London’s O2 Arena.
Dominic Thiem into ATP finals semis as Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer face shootout
Dominic Thiem produced a scintillating display of attacking tennis to beat Novak Djokovic and qualify for the last four at the ATP Finals on Tuesday, leaving the Serbian facing a shootout against Roger Federer.
Andy Murray rise continues after Belgian triumph
Former world number one Andy Murray was rewarded for his victory in Antwerp at the weekend, with another dramatic rise in the ATP rankings which were released on Monday.
Red-hot Daniil Medvedev beats Stefanos Tsitsipas to reach Shanghai final
Daniil Medvedev reached a staggering ninth final this year as he defeated fellow rising star Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Shanghai Masters on Saturday.
Roger Federer loses cool, follows Novak Djokovic out of Shanghai
Roger Federer’s trademark cool spectacularly deserted him and he was given a point penalty as he followed Novak Djokovic out of the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals on Friday.
Stefanos Tsitsipas stuns Novak Djokovic in Shanghai quarter-finals
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Roger Federer: Fans inspired me to reach Shanghai quarters
Roger Federer said that his devoted band of Chinese supporters helped pull him through a tough first set and into the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals on Thursday.
Novak Djokovic: Pressure to stay world number one ‘a privilege’
Novak Djokovic said on Wednesday that he was “embracing” the pressure of being world number one and reigning champion at the Shanghai Masters this week.
Andy Murray climbs over 200 places as Novak Djokovic stays top in ATP rankings
Former world number one Andy Murray climbed over 200 places in the new ATP rankings released on Monday while Novak Djokovic extended his lead over Rafael Nadal at the top.
Rafa Nadal pulls out of Laver Cup with hand injury
Rafael Nadal has pulled out of his Laver Cup matches on Sunday due to inflammation in his hand.
US Open: Alexander Zverev loses as Rafael Nadal faces former champion
Alexander Zverev slumped to a last-16 defeat at Flushing Meadows on Monday while Rafael Nadal was set to battle Marin Cilic later in a clash of former US Open champions.
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