Novak Djokovic

Top-seeded Novak Djokovic looked sharp in his first ATP match in 2 1/2 months as he rolled to a 6-0, 6-3 win over Spain's Pablo Andujar on Thursday to reach ...

British qualifier Liam Broady scored a 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 victory over No. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Top-seeded Casper Ruud of Norway had 18 winners against seven unforced errors while fighting for a 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 win over Chilean qualifier Nicolas Jarry to reach the quarterfinals in Seoul. hardcourt circuit and missed the U.S. Djokovic next faces Canadian lucky loser Vasek Pospisil, who cruised to a 6-3, 6-2 win over Israeli qualifier Edan Leshem. Djokovic broke Andujar's service four times during the 87-minute match.

Novak Djokovic is into the quarter-finals of the Tel Aviv Open after a dominant 6-0 6-3 win over Spain's Pablo Andujar.

"I like the court, it's very intimate and it's very loud. But credit to Pablo for fighting and playing a great match as well." "It was one of the longest games I've ever played in my life and I've played many, many games in my life. Despite the lengthy eighth game, Andujar's three represented the fewest amount of games that Djokovic has lost in a match this season. "The first match started off in a perfect way for me," Djokovic said. However, in the eighth game of the match which Andujar won to make it 1-1, Djokovic squandered five break points in a game which contained 11 deuces and lasted 20 minutes.

Novak Djokovic reached the Tel Aviv quarter-finals on Thursday with a straight-sets victory over Spain's Pablo Andujar.

However, the 35-year-old Djokovic, now ranked at seven in the world, insisted on the eve of the Tel Aviv event that retirement was not on his agenda. He was always in control against his Spanish rival who he has now defeated three times, taking control of the match by winning the first seven games. Tel Aviv — Novak Djokovic, playing a singles tournament for the first time since winning Wimbledon in July, reached the Tel Aviv quarter-finals on Thursday with a straight-sets victory over Spain's Pablo Andujar.

Novak Djokovic and Jonathan Erlich will face Sander Arends and Bart Stevens in their first Tel Aviv Open doubles match. Djokovic, 35, and Erlich, 45, ...

After losing their first set point, Djokovic and Berrettini both failed to serve for the opening set in game nine. In their debut as a doubles pair, Djokovic and Berrettini of the European team defeated Alex De Minaur and Jack Sock of the world team 7-5, 6-2. In 2010, Djokovic captured his first and only doubles title when he teamed with Erlich at the Queen's Club. Erlich, who is retiring from tennis after the Tel Aviv Open, asked Djokovic if he was willing to play doubles with him at his last tournament. It has been 12 years since Djokovic and Erlich went all the way at the Queen's Club. Novak Djokovic and Jonathan Erlich will face Sander Arends and Bart Stevens in their first Tel Aviv Open doubles match.

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Novak Djokovic marched into the quarter-finals of the Tel Aviv Watergen Open after a straight-set win over Pablo Andujar on Thursday.

But credit to Pablo for fighting and playing a great match as well." "I won seven games in a row and we were fighting in that eighth game for 15 minutes, I think. Djokovic got the better of Andujar 6-0 6-3 in one hour and 28 minutes in only his fourth match since he claimed a 21st grand-slam title at SW19 in July.

The 21-time Major champion Novak Djokovic is off to a winning start in Tel Aviv. Novak took down Pablo Andujar 6-0, 6-3 in an hour and 27 minutes for a ...

Novak served for the victory in game nine and created match points with a volley winner. The Spaniard hit a double fault in game seven to face a break point. Flying over the court, Djokovic fired a backhand crosscourt winner for a hold at love in game five, forcing his opponent to serve to stay in the set.

Novak Djokovic overcame a tough test from Vasek Pospisil on Friday at the Tel Aviv Watergen Open to maintain his perfect record against the Canadian.

[Wimbledon](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/wimbledon/540/overview). [Constant Lestienne](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/constant-lestienne/lb66/overview) edged fourth-seeded American [Maxime Cressy](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/maxime-cressy/c0bc/overview) 6-7(4), 6-3, 7-6(3) to advance to his first tour-level semi-final. 61 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings, will next meet [Marin Cilic](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/marin-cilic/c977/overview). The Croatian is into his fifth tour-level semi-final of the season after receiving a walkover from [Liam Broady](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/liam-broady/bi23/overview) at the ATP 250 hard-court event. He then hit with consistency in the second set to force the 32-year-old into errors and advance after one hour and 53 minutes. [TV Schedule](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/tv-schedule?utm_source=atp&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=watch_link) Great to see him back.” Credit to him for fighting. “Vasek is one of my best friends on the Tour. With his victory, Djokovic has improved to 6-0 in their ATP Head2Head series, having won all 13 sets they have played. [Wimbledon](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/wimbledon/540/overview) in July, showcased great athleticism to hang in points during the first set. “It was a great, positive win,” Djokovic said in his on-court interview.

Novak Djokovic was given a tough ride by Vasek Pospisil as he advanced to the last four in Tel Aviv.

However, it is a situation a player of his experience has been in countless occasions and the veteran tired out Pospsil on the baseline before working back to 30-30. But the Canadian was not left downhearted, even when trailing 3-1 in the second set, as he plotted a surprise fightback. [Novak Djokovic](/latest/novak-djokovic) was taken all the way by Vasek Pospisil as the former world No 1 booked his place in the semi-finals of the Tel Aviv Open in Israel.

Djokovic came through a competitive contest 7-6 (5) 6-3 in Israel.

Second seed Cameron Norrie withdrew ahead of his quarter-final against Jenson Brooksby through illness. Great to see him back.” Credit to him for fighting.

Novak Djokovic, the 21-time Grand Slam champion, and three-time major winner Iga Swiatek will headline the inaugural World Tennis League in Dubai Dec.

When it's combined with a great show and music, it's even better, so that's the reason why I'm excited to join this year's World Tennis League. “I absolutely love playing in Dubai, I've had a lot of success there over the years and really enjoy the fans. We can't wait to welcome fans from around the globe for this momentous event that hails a new era for tennis." 1 Simona Halep and current Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina are slated to play alongside Swiatek, who won the French Open and It comes during a spot in the calendar when most top players traditionally don’t compete as it’s during the holidays. The first Grand Slam event of 2023, the Australian Open, runs Jan.

Swiatek, Halep, Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina and ATP world No 5 Alexander Zverev have also been announced in the lineup for the new World Tennis League, ...

Swiatek, Halep, Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina and ATP world No 5 Alexander Zverev have also been announced in the lineup for the new World Tennis League, taking place from December 19 to 24. Djokovic and Kyrgios have been announced for a new tournament taking place in Dubai over the off-season. After facing off in the Wimbledon final, the pair could join forces alongside the likes of WTA world No 1 Iga Swiatek and two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep in the new World Tennis League team event in Dubai.

Tennis fans, for the first time ever the World Tennis League is coming to Dubai on Monday, December 19 to Saturday, December 24.

A Round Robin style tournament will eventually determine the top two teams who will face off in a final day of matches to crown the overall winner. A tennis lottery will take place on November 1 which will split up the 16 players into four teams of four. Djokovic expressed his excitement for the upcoming World Tennis League: “This new event is exciting, there’s no doubt about it.

The matches will be played in a two-set format across both singles and mixed doubles, with a 10-point tie-breaker deciding the winner of the final.

The top two teams will then meet in the final. The tournament will be played in a Round Robin format. A pool of 16 players will be divided into four teams, each having four players.

Novak Djokovic beat Canada's Vasek Pospisil 7-6, 6-3 to reach the semi-finals of the Tel Aviv Open.

“Vasek is one of my best friends on the Tour. Great to see him back.” Credit to him for fighting. Especially towards the end of the first set and the second set. The two players traded breaks of serve at the start of the second set and more brilliant tennis followed, but Djokovic eventually managed to grab a second break and win the match in just under two hours. Novak Djokovic beat Canada's Vasek Pospisil 7-6, 6-3 to reach the semi-finals of the Tel Aviv Open.

Novak Djokovic advanced to the Tel Aviv semi-finals with a hard-fought straight-sets victory over Canadian Vasek Pospisil.

Constant Lestienne (FRA) bt Maxime Cressy (USA x4) 6-7 (4/7), 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) Great to see him back." Credit to him for fighting.

Djokovic, who is playing a singles tournament for the first time since winning Wimbledon in July, next takes on Russia's Roman Safiullin, who beat France's ...

Novak Djokovic is through into the Tel Aviv semi-final following a 7-6, 6-3 triumph over Vasek Pospisil in an hour and 53 minutes.

The Canadian missed another forehand in the third game before holding at love in the next one for 1-3. Djokovic denied it with a service winner and landed another to bring the game home and avoid an early setback. Djokovic grabbed two early mini-breaks and landed a volley winner at the net to forge a 5-1 advantage.

Djokovic came through a competitive contest 7-6 (5) 6-3 in Israel.

[Cameron Norrie](/topic/cameron-norrie) withdrew ahead of his quarter-final against Jenson Brooksby through illness. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) Great to see him back.” Credit to him for fighting. [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. “We have known each other for many years.

Having eased past Pablo Andujar on Thursday in his first ATP Tour match for more than four months, Djokovic had a tougher time of things against Canadian ...

Second seed Cameron Norrie withdrew ahead of his quarter-final against Jenson Brooksby through illness. "Vasek is one of my best friends on the tour. Great to see him back."

Novak Djokovic showed even the most experienced tennis players still make mistakes in Tel Aviv.

It seemed for a moment that the incident might have rattled Djokovic after losing his opening two points. And it was at that point that the veteran tennis star realised the error of his ways after seeking clarification from the umpire. The 35-year-old was pitted against Vasek Pospisil in his quarter-final tie, during which he made an amusing error involving the ballboys.

The 19-year-old Carlos Alcaraz will face fellow teenager and 2021 Intesa Sanpaolo Next Gen ATP finalist Holger Rune in his opening match at the Astana Open ...

[Stefanos Tsitsipas](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/stefanos-tsitsipas/te51/overview) and fifth seed [Andrey Rublev](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/andrey-rublev/re44/overview) are both in the top half. Djokovic opens against [Cristian Garin](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/cristian-garin/gd64/overview) and could meet sixth seed [Jannik Sinner](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/jannik-sinner/s0ag/overview) in the quarter-finals. [Novak Djokovic](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/novak-djokovic/d643/overview) is also in the bottom half of the draw. [View Doubles Draw](https://www.atptour.com/en/scores/current/astana/9410/draws?matchType=Doubles) The 26-year-old, who captured his only title of the season in Los Cabos, will play Spaniard [Albert Ramos-Vinolas](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/albert-ramos-vinolas/r772/overview) in the first round. [View Singles Draw](https://www.atptour.com/en/scores/current/astana/9410/draws?matchType=Singles) Sinner, who is still alive in Sofia this weekend, takes on [Oscar Otte](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/oscar-otte/o449/overview) in his first match. Tsitsipas will meet Kazakhstan wild card [Mikhail Kukushkin](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/mikhail-kukushkin/k926/overview) in the first round, while Rublev takes on a qualifier. [Daniil Medvedev](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/daniil-medvedev/mm58/overview) is the second seed. [Felix Auger-Aliassime](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/felix-auger-aliassime/ag37/overview) is seeded to meet Medvedev in the quarter-finals, with the Canadian starting against [Roberto Bautista Agut](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/roberto-bautista-agut/bd06/overview). 3 [Stan Wawrinka](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/stan-wawrinka/w367/overview) in the second round if the Swiss star can overcome Frenchman [Adrian Mannarino](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/adrian-mannarino/me82/overview). [US Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/us-open/560/overview), could face former World No.

The former world No. 1 was unable to enter two majors in 2022 due to COVID-19 vaccine opposition, and plans to enter an event in Nur-Sultan before the Rolex ...

Djokovic's schedule has been limited this season because he is not vaccinated against coronavirus, preventing him from meeting government entry requirements for Australian and North American tournaments. The 35-year-old is currently 15th in the standings for the elite eight-player event, but less than 700 points away from the No.8 position. The former world No.

And Djokovic, who has dominated modern tennis as part of the 'Big Three' with Federer and Nadal and has faced Murray in all four Grand Slam finals, would like a ...

"I mean, look, for me, I'm not going to have a farewell match, I guess, like that. I would love to have my biggest rivals and competitors there. And Djokovic, who has dominated modern tennis as part of the 'Big Three' with Federer and Nadal and has faced Murray in all four Grand Slam finals, would like a similar farewell with his "biggest rivals and competitors there".

Novak Djokovic was part of Team Europe during the fifth Laver Cup last weekend in London. Novak won two matches on Saturday before losing one of the crucial ...

The young Spaniard lifted the trophy in Barcelona at the end of April to add 500 points to his tally and move into the top 10. The teenager bounced back in Miami and lifted the trophy to become the third-youngest Masters 1000 champion. The youngster had remarkable results in 2021 and fell just outside the top-30 at the age of 18.