Fans ‘really impressed’ by Emma Raducanu performance despite Iga Swiatek loss
Emma Raducanu is out of the Stuggart Open after a straight-sets loss to world number one Iga Swiatek but fans are still happy with the Brit’s progress.
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Fans ‘really impressed’ by Emma Raducanu despite loss to Iga Swiatek
Emma Raducanu is out of the Stuggart Open after a straight-sets loss to world number one Iga Swiatek but fans are still happy with the Brit’s progress.
Emma Raducanu sets up blockbuster clash with World No 1 after timely return to form
Emma Raducanu thinks she will have "no pressure" on her shoulders when she faces the World No 1 on Friday.
Djokovic celebrates second successive comeback win in Belgrade
Djokovic came back from a set down against a Serbian compatriot for the second successive day to reach the Belgrade semi-finals on Thursday. The world number one saw off in-form Miomir Kecmanovic, ranked at 38 in the world, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3.
Novak Djokovic told what he needs to win French Open after ending losing streak in Serbia
Novak Djokovic has been told he needs to get in at least "ten to twelve matches" ahead of his upcoming French Open title defence. The world No 1 is currently playing just his third tournament of the season in Serbia where he managed to come from a set and a break down in his opening match to end his losing streak.
Novak Djokovic survives scare to beat Laslo Djere in Belgrade
Novak Djokovic battled back from a set and a break down to beat Laslo Djere in his opening match of the ATP event in Belgrade on Wednesday, avoiding a third consecutive defeat. The world number one trailed 4-3 in the second set but won a dramatic encounter against his fellow Serb 2-6, 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (7/4) after three hours and 21 minutes. The 20-time Grand Slam champion is playing in just his third tournament of the season after being deported from Australia before the Australian Open over his Covid vaccination status. Djokovic also missed the Indian Wells and Miami Open events in the United States. After a surprise quarter-final exit to unheralded Czech Jiri Vesely in Dubai in February, he returned at the Monte Carlo Masters last week but lost to eventual runner-up Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in his first match.
Swiatek brushes past qualifier to open Stuttgart campaign
Swiatek powered her way past German qualifier Eva Lys as she opened her campaign at the Stuttgart WTA tournament with an impressive second-round victory on Wednesday. Lys, ranked 342 in the world, went down fighting, but had few answers as Poland's Swiatek used her experience to grind out a 6-1, 6-1 victory. "I was very happy to play the number one, it was a tough match.
Djokovic survives scare to beat Djere in Belgrade
Novak Djokovic battled back from a set and a break down to beat Laslo Djere in his opening match of the ATP event in Belgrade on Wednesday, avoiding a third consecutive defeat.