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Novak Djokovic perfect in key tiebreaker at French Open and faces No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz next
Read full article: Novak Djokovic perfect in key tiebreaker at French Open and faces No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz nextNovak Djokovic has come back after dropping a set for the first time in the tournament to beat 11th-seeded Karen Khachanov 4-6, 7-6 (0), 6-2, 6-4 at the French Open to reach his 45th career Grand Slam semifinal.
Carlos Alcaraz likes to watch replays of his best shots, faces Stefanos Tsitsipas at French Open
Read full article: Carlos Alcaraz likes to watch replays of his best shots, faces Stefanos Tsitsipas at French OpenNovak Djokovic has broken a tie with rival Rafael Nadal by reaching the French Open quarterfinals for the record 17th time.
Novak Djokovic laments fans who 'boo every single thing' after lengthy French Open win
Read full article: Novak Djokovic laments fans who 'boo every single thing' after lengthy French Open winNovak Djokovic has made clear he did not love some of the negative reaction he heard from spectators during his third-round victory at the French Open.
Alcaraz, Djokovic 'not otherworldly' in French Open wins over foes making Slam debuts
Read full article: Alcaraz, Djokovic 'not otherworldly' in French Open wins over foes making Slam debutsCarlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic both picked up straight-set victories in the first round of the French Open against opponents ranked outside the Top 100 and making their Grand Slam debuts.
Djokovic overcomes mid-match lapse to beat Dimitrov at Italian Open; Swiatek wins
Read full article: Djokovic overcomes mid-match lapse to beat Dimitrov at Italian Open; Swiatek winsNovak Djokovic had to overcome a mid-match lapse before beating Grigor Dimitrov 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 to reach the fourth round of the Italian Open.
Krejcikova completes titles sweep in Paris with Siniakova
Read full article: Krejcikova completes titles sweep in Paris with SiniakovaFrench Open champion Barbora Krejcikova completed a rare sweep of titles at Roland Garros as she won a third women’s doubles major trophy with fellow Czech teammate Katerina Siniakova on Sunday.
The Latest: A weary Badosa beats Bogdan after nearly 3 hours
Read full article: The Latest: A weary Badosa beats Bogdan after nearly 3 hoursThe stadium announcer had already asked fans to leave before the 9 p.m. coronavirus curfew by the time the last women’s singles match of the day finished at the French Open.
Djokovic: "makes my heart full" to see Aussie Open crowd
Read full article: Djokovic: "makes my heart full" to see Aussie Open crowdSerbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after defeating France's Jeremy Chardy during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021. I really, really appreciate your support in coming out tonight." 7 Aryna Sabalenka, two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, French Open winner Iga Swiatek and 2019 U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu, returning from 15 months on the sidelines. Playing in her 21st Australian Open, the elder Williams beat Kirsten Flipkens 7-5, 6-2. Two weeks in hard lockdown didn't help 2016 Australian Open winner Angelique Kerber, who lost to Bernarda Pera.
The Latest: Shapovalov edges teenage Sinner in 1st round
Read full article: The Latest: Shapovalov edges teenage Sinner in 1st roundThe 10th-seeded Frenchman is a two-time Grand Slam semifinalist, but he can't seem to win anywhere at the moment. ___4:55 p.m.U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem has moved into the second round at the Australian Open, where he was the runner-up to Novak Djokovic a year ago. Thiem had been 0-3 in Grand Slam finals until emerging for the championship at Flushing Meadows in September. The first tournament of this year’s Grand Slam season began after a three-week delay because of the coronavirus pandemic. Serena Williams begins her latest bid for a 24th Grand Slam singles title in the following match against Laura Siegemund.
Serena Williams, Osaka drawn in same half at Australian Open
Read full article: Serena Williams, Osaka drawn in same half at Australian OpenUnited States' Serena Williams makes a forehand return to compatriot Danielle Collins during a tuneup event ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. 3 Naomi Osaka, the U.S. Open champion. Two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka, Johanna Konta and Elina Svitolina are also in Kenin's quarter. Williams already has won seven Australian Open titles and her 23 major titles is a record in the Open era. In the top half, Djokovic’s bid for a third consecutive Australian title — and ninth overall — could get tricky.
Serena Williams through easily in Australian Open tuneup
Read full article: Serena Williams through easily in Australian Open tuneupUnited States' Serena Williams makes a backhand return to Australia's Daria Gavrilova during a tuneup tournament ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Hamish Blair)MELBOURNE – Serena Williams found a silver lining in the delayed start to the Australian Open, the season-opening Grand Slam tournament that is starting three weeks later than usual because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Williams is playing in the Yarra Valley Classic, along with top-ranked Ash Barty and defending Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin. “So I definitely was pushing the limits, but I’m here.”Williams has been stalled on 23 major singles titles since the 2017 Australian Open, when she was two months pregnant with now-3-year-old daughter Olympia. AdFrances Tiafoe, an Australian Open quarterfinalist in 2019, lost to Corentin Moutet 3-6, 6-4, 6-4.