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.
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Novak Djokovic rattled as Serb shouts at trainer and shakes head during nightmare session
Novak Djokovic reportedly suffered a frustrating practice session in Belgrade ahead of his first match against Laslo Djere. The world No 1 is desperate to get some match wins under his belt ahead of his French Open title defence, having crashed out of the Monte Carlo Masters in his opening round last week.
Stefanos Tsitsipas explains goal to break up Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal dominance
Stefanos Tsitsipas has set his sights on breaking up the dominance of Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic this season after his Monte Carlo title win, as he aims to reach the world's top two by the end of the year. The Greek is already No 2 in the race to the ATP Finals, which totals points won in 2022 alone, and is bidding to hold onto his place as the season progresses.
Novak Djokovic's Serbia Open opponent fires threat to No 1 as he shares motivation to win
Novak Djokovic's latest opponent has fired a warning at him as he looks to hand the Serb his second successive opening-round loss. The world No 1 will face compatriot Laslo Djere in his opening match at the Serbia Open on Wednesday in what will be a first meeting between the countrymen, and Djere is looking to repeat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina's heroics after the Spaniard knocked Djokovic out of last week's Monte Carlo Masters.
Novak Djokovic steps up French Open preparation, hopes to go deep in Belgrade after Monte Carlo nightmare
His Monte Carlo Masters campaign did not go according to plan, but Novak Djokovic is hoping to continue his preparations for the French Open by getting a few more matches under his belt at the Serbia Open.
Djokovic aiming to be 'as ready' as possible for French Open
Novak Djokovic said on Monday that he is aiming to be "as ready as I can be" for the French Open as he prepares for just his third tournament of the season in Belgrade this week.
Novak Djokovic aiming to be 'as ready' as possible for French Open
Novak Djokovic said on Monday that he is aiming to be "as ready as I can be" for the French Open as he prepares for just his third tournament of the season in Belgrade this week. The world number one was deported from Australia ahead of the Australian Open in January over his Covid vaccination status, before also missing Indian Wells and the Miami Open in the United States. In the Serbian star's absence, Rafael Nadal won a record 21st Grand Slam singles title in Melbourne, moving out of a tie with Djokovic and Roger Federer.
Greg Rusedski names two contenders ready to challenge Djokovic and Nadal
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are the red-hot favourites to win next month’s French Open, but former British No.1 Greg Rusedski suspects two more names could get in the mix for the big prize in Paris this year.