Djokovic fumes at Norrie's 'attitude' in fiery clash
ROME : Novak Djokovic fumed at Cameron Norrie after winning a tense encounter at the Italian Open on Tuesday, saying he failed to understand the reason for the Briton's "attitude" on court.
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Novak Djokovic accuses Cameron Norrie of gamesmanship after smash incident in spicy Italian Open clash - 'not fair play'
Novak Djokovic has hit out at Cameron Norrie after he struck him on the leg with a smash during their last-16 match at the Italian Open on Tuesday. Djokovic progressed to the Italian Open quarter-finals for the 17th year in a row with a 6-3 6-4 win over the British No. 1 as he chases his seventh title in Rome.
Italian Open: Holger Rune overcomes Alexi Popyrin in three sets in Rome, sets up Novak Djokovic meeting
Holger Rune has progressed to the quarter-finals of the Italian Open, beating Australia's Alexei Popyrin 6-4 5-7 6-4 in just over three hours. The No. 7 seed produced a confident display against qualifier Popyrin to set up a meeting with Novak Djokovic in the next round.
Novak Djokovic comes through spicy clash with Cameron Norrie to make Italian Open quarter-finals
Novak Djokovic came through a spicy clash with British No. 1 Cameron Norrie to make the Italian Open quarter-finals for the 17th year in a row. In the second set, Norrie struck Djokovic on the leg with a smash — provoking a long, pointed reaction from the Serbian and a glare at the next change of ends.
Alcaraz's 12-match win streak ends in Rome against 135th-ranked Hungarian qualifier
Carlos Alcaraz's 12-match winning streak came to an unexpected end when he was beaten by 135th-ranked Hungarian qualifier Fabian Marozsan 6-3, 7-6 (4) Monday in the third round of the Italian Open.
Noavk Djokovic, Iga Swiatek Into Italian Open Last 16
Novak Djokovic reached the last 16 of the Italian Open on Sunday after winning a battle with Grigor Dimitrov 6-3, 4-6, 6-1, while blistering Iga Swiatek thrashed Lesia Tsurenko 6-2, 6-0. Six-time Rome champion Djokovic initially looked in improved form compared to his sluggish tournament opener against Tomas Etcheverry but again had a fight on his hands against the former world number three. "I think I'm getting close to the desired level. You can always play better but today I had a really good quality opponent and I think I delivered," Djokovic told reporters.
Cameron Norrie sets up Italian Open last-16 clash with Novak Djokovic
Cameron Norrie set up a last-16 clash with Novak Djokovic at the Italian Open thanks to a 6-2 7-6 (4) victory over Marton Fucsovics.
Novak Djokovic: Rivalries with Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray have made me stronger
Novak Djokovic says he has become “stronger” in the face of “difficult circumstances” thanks to his rivalries with Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray. The quartet have been the dominant players on the ATP Tour for most of the last 20 years. Ad They have faced off in a number of Grand Slam finals and high-profile matches, and between them held the world No.