Djokovic reaches first final of 2022 season | Swiatek earns 22nd straight win
Novak Djokovic has reached his first final of the 2022 ATP Tour season with the world No 1 to face Andrey Rublev in Sunday's title match at the Serbia Open.
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Djokovic advances to Serbia Open final with win over Khachanov
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Novak Djokovic booked a place in the Serbia Open final after overcoming another slow start and Karen Khachanov 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 on Saturday.
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.
Novak Djokovic records third win of 2022, beating Laslo Djere in three sets to reach Belgrade Open quarter-finals
Novak Djokovic has progressed through the first round of the Serbia Open with a 2-6 7-6(6) 7-6(4) victory over Laslo Djere. The world No.1 is bidding to ramp up preparations for the French Open next month, and after crashing out of the Monte Carlo Masters against eventual finalist Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the opening round last week, it looked as if Djokovic may lose again in front of a home crowd in Belgrade after losing the first set.
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.
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.