Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic is “getting back to his old self” and will be “ready for Roland Garros”, according to his former coach Marian Vajda.

He wanted to reduce it and have only one coach. He is getting back to his old self, even though in Belgrade final he still wasn’t in best shape. ATP Madrid

Novak Djokovic came out strong in his opening match in Madrid on Tuesday, defeating Gael Monfils, 6-3, 6-2, to move through to the round of 16 at the ...

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Novak Djokovic improved his head-to-head record against Gael Monfils to 18-0 to reach the third round of the Madrid Open.

It was the first time Djokovic had won the opening set of a match since the second round in Dubai in February. Djokovic is a three-time champion in Madrid and is bidding for his first title of the season. Novak Djokovic improved his head-to-head record against Gael Monfils to 18-0 to reach the third round of the Madrid Open.

Djokovic, a three-time winner in Madrid, next faces either former No. 1 Andy Murray or Denis Shapovalov. Earlier, Rublev reached the third round after rallying ...

He lost to Jiri Vesely in the Dubai quarterfinals. “I’m really glad that it paid off, because I felt good on the court,” he said. Djokovic arrived in Madrid with a 5-3 record in the three tournaments he played. “I had a week, 10 days to get ready for this match, and for this tournament,” he said. The eighth-ranked Rublev is seeking his first Masters 1000 title. “I would probably rate it as the best performance of the year.

Djokovic and Vajda made their split public at the beginning of March after 15 years together. During that period, the pair also split briefly between 2017 and ...

“It was a combination of various reasons: we have been together for a really long time and his decisions showed that he wanted to focus on Grand Slam tournaments – that is why he might think that it is not ideal to have so many people in his team. I'm happy that we were able to greet each other here properly, having also been able to thank him in front of the people of Belgrade.” Djokovic and Vajda made their split public at the beginning of March after 15 years together.

NOVAK DJOKOVIC will be attempting to defend his French Open crown later this month.

“It seems to me that he played better and better from match to match and that this is a positive signal in front of Roland Garros,” the world No 155 told Tennis Channel, speaking about Djokovic’s run at the Serbia Open. The world No 4 started the year on a 20 match-winning streak, picking up titles in Melbourne, Acapulco and a record 21st Major at the Australian Open, but suffered a stress fracture in the Indian Wells semi-final and lost the final the following day. “He doesn’t have enough matches under his belt, and that is why he is now trying to play everywhere he can.

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic acknowledged he was happy with his Belgrade campaign because he accomplished his goal of playing several matches and giving ...

So hopefully I will be able to get the best out of myself, particularly in Grand Slams," Djokovic said. I was looking to spend more time on the court, and that's what I got. En route to reaching the final, Djokovic beat Laslo Djere, Miomir Kecmnanovic and Karen Khachanov - all in three sets.

Novak Djokovic is back on a Masters 1000 stage this week at the Madrid Open, but he has admitted he is struggling to find his best form after a chaotic ...

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Nettement dominé par Novak Djokovic (6-3, 6-2), mardi au deuxième tour du Masters 1000 de Madrid, Gaël Monfils sait qu'il a besoin de plus de rythme pour ...

Quand je suis bien, que je suis loin, que je bombe bien la balle et que j'arrive à faire mon changement de rythme, c'est là que je suis chiant. Il est solide ! Il faut quand même faire un gros match pour le battre. Il a moins de victoires qu'à son habitude, mais il en a quand même beaucoup. Il joue moins bien depuis qu'il est revenu parce qu'il ne gagne pas (de titre), mais il joue quand même très bien ! Alors quand on dit qu'il est prenable... Tout ça, il faut continuer à le travailler. Des bonnes choses aussi, mais il faut continuer à monter en puissance.

Alors que le Français a déçu face au numéro un mondial, le Russe a dû batailler dur face à Jason Draper pour valider son ticket pour les huitièmes de finale ...

Fin de l’aventure également pour Elena Rybakina (18e), qui a été battue en deux manches par la Suissesse Jil Teichmann (35e). Brouillon et peu inspiré, Gaël Monfils a concédé une nouvelle défaite face à Novak Djokovic. De son côté, Andrey Rublev s'est qualifié dans la douleur pour les huitièmes de finale du Masters 1000 espagnol. Il affrontera au prochain tour le vainqueur de la confrontation entre Daniel Evans et Pablo Carreño Busta. Il n’est pas parvenu à sauver une seule balle de break et a commis bien trop d'erreurs (31 fautes directes). Après un léger coup de sang, Andrey Rublev est parvenu à décrocher la deuxième manche. Le numéro 8 mondial a eu très chaud.

Gaël Monfils a peut-être une occasion unique ce mardi de battre le numéro 1 mondial Novak Djokovic, lors du tournoi de Madrid.

18h53 : Un coup de fusil sur revers, un autre sur coup droit. 19h29 : 5-2 Djoko après une énième faute de Monfils, un coup droit dans le filet. 16h : Salut ! Quand on écrit «pas avant 16h», on ne ment pas. Hâte de voir dans quel état d’esprit sera Monfils, après ses déclas en conf de presse : « Quand quelqu’un est plus fort que toi, il est plus fort que toi. La « Monf » (35 ans) revient tout juste après un mois d’absence pour une blessure au pied. Deux balles de 5-2 pour le Serbe . Pour l'instant, ce sont Kasatkina et Sorribes-Tormo qui en décousent sur le court Manolo-Santana dans le tournoi, où Gaël et Nole vont se produire. En 2006 à Roland-Garros, il y a une éternité donc. Le numéro 1 mondial, qui aurait perdu son fauteuil en cas de défaite aujourd'hui, a plié l'affaire en 1h27 seulement . Djoko rencontera le vainqueur de Murray - Shapovalov au tour suivant. Monfils ne lâche pas et gagne son jeu de service relativement facilement. Moi, je n’ai jamais vraiment réussi. Mais il n’y a pas beaucoup de mecs qui ont battu Usain Bolt ! » Et ben c’est le moment Gaël ! 17h53 : Un revers bas du filet de Djoko et deux balles de break pour Monfils !!!

NOVAK DJOKOVIC recently split with Marian Vajda after 15 years.

I'm happy that we were able to greet each other here properly, having also been able to thank him in front of the people of Belgrade," he said recently. Novak Djokovic’s former coach Marian Vajda has admitted he is yet to tell the world No 1 about his new mentorship with Alex Molcan after announcing their split two months ago. I have had a lot of offers after my cooperation with Novak ended, but I wanted to help a Slovakian player – it gave me new energy.”

Novak Djokovic saves all five of the break points he faces to defeat Gael Monfils on Tuesday in Madrid. © Corinne Dubreuil/ATP Tour. ATP Staff May 03, 2022.

“But here, first match of the tournament, I had a week, 10 days to get ready for this match, and for this tournament I have done everything I possibly can to build my fitness and also improve on all aspects of the game, on the court. “Unfortunately in the third set that was deciding factor, to lose the match. It was not long ago that there was concern for Djokovic fans when the 34-year-old made a slow start to his clay-court season. “It's hard to compare the matches obviously. “I felt very good on the court. The three-time Madrid champion is now 18-0 against Monfils, the former World No. 6.

Novak Djokovic, looking to regain his best form ahead of the French Open, got off to a good start at the Madrid Open with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Gael Monfils ...

He lost to Jiri Vesely in the Dubai quarterfinals. Marin Cilic defeated Albert Ramos-Vinolas 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, while Americans Frances Tiafoe and Jenson Brooksby lost their first-round matches in straight sets. I felt very good on the court," Djokovic said.

NOVAK DJOKOVIC split with Marian Vajda after 15 years together.

Meanwhile in Vajda’s absence, Djokovic started his season with a 2-2 win-loss record across his first two tournaments, having been left unable to compete much as a result of his unvaccinated status. It comes as Djokovic is still hoping to find his best form ahead of his French Open title defence with Vajda no longer in his corner. The Serb had worked with Vajda since 2006, barring one brief split from 2017 to 2018, and won all 20 of his Grand Slam titles with the Slovak in his corner.

Djokovic beat Gael Monfils in straight sets in Madrid before Murray's 6-1 3-6 6-2 win over Denis Shapovalov.

Obviously I want to do well and win, but I’ve got to take the positives from that. He’s made his mark in the history of our sport by winning multiple slams and gold medals and (being ranked) number one in the world. His resilience and fighting spirit is really inspiring.”

Andy Murray will face Novak Djokovic in the last 16 of the Madrid Open after battling past world No. 16 Denis Shapovalov in three sets.

Murray had won 10 out of 13 points at one stage and broke again for 5-1 as Shapovalov missed a routine volley at the net. Murray saved a break point in the next game and then closed out a memorable win with his third match point on Shapovalov’s serve. Djokovic has also won five of their six meetings on clay.

Ce mardi 3 mai, le Français Gaël Monfils s'est incliné (6-3, 6-2) face au Serbe et numéro 1 mondial Novak Djokovic au deuxième tour du Masters 1000 de ...

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American tennis player Taylor Fritz will not make his third appearance in Madrid after withdrawing late from the tournament with a left foot injury.

Fritz saved a break point in game five and another in game seven, before breaking Davidovich Fokina in game eight to seal the first set. Fritz was making good progress in Monte Carlo, but then he ran into Davidovich Fokina. The American got off to a good start in his Monte Carlo quarterfinal match, but Davidovich Fokina recovered to win 2-6, 6-4, 6-3. American tennis player Taylor Fritz will not make his third appearance in Madrid after withdrawing late from the tournament with a left foot injury.

Tennis - Djokovic defeated Olivier Rochus in the 2013 Davis Cup tie on an indoor clay.

Djokovic moved in front with a forehand winner at 1-1 in the third set and held in the next one for 3-1. The Belgian saved a break point in the second set's third game and fired a forehand winner for 2-1. The Serb moved in front with a break in game six, converting the third break chances and opening a 4-2 advantage.

Andy Murray says he "shouldn't have a chance" of upsetting Novak Djokovic after setting up a clash with the World No 1 in the third round of the Madrid Open ...

I'll have a fantastic attitude in the match, give it my best and see where I'm at." "My movement has been so much better than where it was at the beginning of the year and it makes a huge difference to my whole game. "I worked extremely hard in the last five or six weeks to get myself here and it's a fantastic opportunity to play against him again on a huge court in a big tournament. Available to download now on - iPhone & iPad and Android He's one of the most important names that we have. "I thought about it a little bit at the beginning of the third set.

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Novak Djokovic guaranteed his record-breaking time at the top of tennis' world rankings would continue after his win at the Madrid Open.

. "I know his game very well. "I guess his game is suitable to my game in terms of playing style. But we've had some very close matchups.