Alexander Zverev came perilously close to another first-week Grand Slam disappointment, but this time he recovered from the brink of what would have been a disastrous defeat. Zverev battled past Damir Dzumhur and is joined in the fourth round by Novak Djokovic.
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Novak Djokovic has displayed some encouraging signs through two rounds of the French Open and he will be back on the court for a Friday showdown against Roberto Bautista Agut. Lucas Pouille and Karen Khachanov are also in action. […]
Congratulations on French Open title No. 11, Rafael Nadal…. Or something like that. That seems to be the general sentiment in the tennis world following Thursday’s draw ceremony in Paris. Of course, Nadal was already an overwhelming favorite even prior to those festivities. […]
As if Rafael Nadal needed any help from the draw in order to enjoy smooth sailing at the French Open, that is exactly what he got on Thursday evening. Dominic Thiem, Novak Djokovic, Kei Nishikori, David Goffin, Stan Wawrinka, and Stefanos Tsitsipas all landed in the bottom half of the bracket. […]
Who will win the French Open? That question is not exactly packed with suspense. Who is Rafael Nadal’s biggest threat? Now that question–even though it less important–is far more interesting. Alexander Zverev, his Rome final opponent, may be the answer.
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Rafael Nadal came out on top to cement his status as an overwhelming favorite for the French Open, while Novak Djokovic built confidence in time for the season’s second major as the Spaniard survived a stern test from the Serb in 7-6(4), 6-3 fashion during semifinal action in Rome. […]
One of the best rivalries in the current era of tennis will add another chapter following a one-year hiatus when Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic meet again in the semifinals of the the Internazionali BNL d’Italia on Saturday. Djokovic is one of just two active players who owns a winning record against Nadal. […]
Following his 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 victory over Fabio Fognini in the Internazionali BNL d’Italia quarterfinals on Friday, Rafael Nadal was asked if he misses facing Novak Djokovic. Nadal admitted that he does not, and instead had hoped to play an easier opponent in the semis. […]
Novak Djokovic and Kei Nishikori will be facing each other for a second consecutive week when they collide again on Friday in Rome. A semifinal spot will also be at stake in a showdown between Alexander Zverev and David Goffin. […]
A blockbuster clay-court battle between Juan Martin Del Potro and David Goffin is part of a jam-packed Thursday schedule in Rome. Novak Djokovic and Albert Ramos-Vinolas are also aiming for a place in the quarterfinals. […]
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