Djokovic cruises past Cilic to capture Tel Aviv title
Top seed Novak Djokovic produced a stellar display to sweep aside Croatian Marin Cilic 6-3 6-4 in the final of the ATP 250 Tel Aviv Open on Sunday and clinch his third title of the season.
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Novak Djokovic comfortably beats Marin Cilic to claim first title since Wimbledon at Tel Aviv Open
Novak Djokovic defeated Marin Cilic 6-3 6-4 to win the Tel Aviv Open trophy in style. Djokovic did not lose a single set in the indoor hard-court ATP 250, beating Pablo Andujar, Vasek Pospisil, and Roman Safiullin in the run-up to the final. Ad The victory means that the 35-year-old has claimed his third ATP Tour-level title of the year and his 89th overall in his career.
British No. 1 Cameron Norrie forced to withdraw from Japan Open due to positive Covid-19 test
British No.1 Cameron Norrie has been forced to withdraw from the Japan Open after testing positive for Covid-19. Norrie pulled out of the Korea Open shortly before he was due to face Jenson Brooksby in the quarter-finals on Friday, citing illness at the time. Ad However the 27-year-old has now revealed his positive Covid test that not only saw him exit the tournament in Seoul, but that will also prevent him from flying to Tokyo.
'It means a lot for my country' - Mayar Sherif makes history for Egypt with Parma Ladies Open triumph
Mayar Sherif pulled off a surprise by beating top seed Maria Sakkari at the Parma Ladies Open and, in doing so, became the first woman from Egypt to win a Hologic WTA Tour title. No.74 Sherif stunned No.7 Sakkari 7-5 6-3, breaking her opponent four times in the opening set to give her a solid platform on which to build. Ad Sakkari forced a tiebreak at 5-6 but failed to convert three game points from 40-15 up.
'Quite emotional' Novak Djokovic into fourth final of season in Tel Aviv
Novak Djokovic said he felt "quite emotional" after reaching his fourth final of 2022 on Saturday with a straight-sets win over Roman Safiullin in the Tel Aviv semifinals. The 35-year-old Djokovic triumphed 6-1, 7-6 (7/3) and will look to win his third title of the season, and 89th of his career, when he tackles Croatia's Marin Cilic in Sunday's final. Former US Open champion Cilic defeated 68th-ranked Constant Lestienne of France 7-5, 6-3 in his semi-final having trailed 2-5 in the first set. "I think it was a very competitive match, especially in the second set," said Djokovic after reaching his 127th final. "I must say I was quite emotional on the court today in the second set, there was a lot of tension, and that was also due to his aggressive style of tennis. Big serves, and when he has time, he's so solid from the forehand and backhand corner."
Holger Rune looking forward to 'tough' Sofia Open final after Jannik Sinner retires from ATP semi with injury
Holger Rune progressed to the final of the Sofia Open on Saturday after Jannik Sinner was forced to retire from their semi-final clash with an ankle injury. Rune was 5-7 6-4 5-2 up in a hard-fought encounter when defending champion Sinner called the action to a halt. Ad The 19-year-old will make his second ATP Tour final appearance of the season on Sunday, after winning his first title in Munich in April.
'Emotional' Novak Djokovic battles past Roman Safiullin to reach Tel Aviv Open final in ATP Tour return
Top seed Novak Djokovic battled into the final of the Tel Aviv Open with a straight-sets win over Roman Safiullin on Saturday. The Serbian, who is competing in his first individual ATP tournament since winning Wimbledon in July, claimed a 6-1 7-6 (7-3) victory over the world No. 104.
Novak Djokovic Into Fourth Final Of Season In Tel Aviv
Novak Djokovic reached his fourth final of 2022 on Saturday when he defeated Roman Safiullin in straight sets in the Tel Aviv semi-finals. The 35-year-old Djokovic triumphed 6-1, 7-6 (7/3) and will look to win his third title of the season, and 89th of his career, when he tackles either Croatia's Marin Cilic or Constant Lestienne of France in Sunday's final. Former world number one Djokovic raced to a 5-0 lead on his way to capturing the opening set in just 23 minutes without facing a break point.