Djokovic sufferes defeat on return in Monte Carlo
Novak Djokovic was beaten by Alejandro Davidovich Fokina as the world number one's return to the ATP Tour fell flat at the Monte Carlo Masters.
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Novak Djokovic stunned by Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in return at Monte Carlo after long break
Novak Djokovic’s preparations for the defence of his French Open title suffered a shock blow as his long-awaited return to competitive action ended in a round two defeat to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in Monte Carlo. The world number one looked rusty and was far from his best as he succumbed to a 3-6 7-6 (5) 1-6 defeat in only his fourth match of 2022 and his first since February 24. Ad/> Djokovic’s lack of tennis due to his vaccination status and the Covid-19 regulations that saw him miss the Australian Open, Indian Wells and Miami, were clear for all to see as he struggled to find rhythm and consistency throughout an unpredictable encounter that was hindered by windy conditions.
Shapovalov advances to 3rd round at Indian Wells with win over Davidovich Fokina
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Canada's Denis Shapovalov advanced to the third round at the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday.
Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships 2022 - Jannik Sinner saves three match points, Dan Evans loses to Andrey Rublev
Jannik Sinner squeezed past Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, while Britain's Dan Evans crashed out to Andrey Rublev at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Tuesday. Sinner saved three match points as he almost lost to Davidovich Fokina. The fourth seed was able to hold on in the second-set tie-break and ultimately won the first round contest 4-6 7-6(6) 6-3.
Qatar Open 2022 - Roberto Bautista Agut trounces Andy Murray to reach quarter-finals in Doha
Roberto Bautista Agut produced a dominant performance to trounce Andy Murray 6-0, 6-1 and reach the quarter-finals of the Qatar Open. The Spanish second seed was seldom troubled by an off-par Murray, who struggled to find his serving range. Ad/> In a meeting of two former champions in Doha, the 2019 winner put together a real statement showing and set up a meeting with either Dan Evans or Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the last eight.
Qatar Open 2022 - Dan Evans through to last 16 after straight sets victory over Egor Gerasimov
Dan Evans progressed to the Round of 16 at the Qatar Open with a comfortable 6-4, 6-4 victory against Egor Gerasimov. Playing for the first time since being knocked out of the Australian Open in the third round, Evans was rarely challenged on serve by his Belarusian opponent. Ad/> Conceding not a single break point, Evans was strong on both first and second serve, requiring only a single break in each set to seal a reasonably straightforward victory.