Djokovic knocked out of Italian Open by 20-year-old Rune
Six-time champion Novak Djokovic was sent spinning out of the Italian Open on Thursday, losing his quarter-final 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 to 20-year-old Holger Rune in Rome on Wednesday.
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Holger Rune shocks Novak Djokovic in eventful clash to reach Italian Open semi-finals in Rome
Novak Djokovic crashed out of the Italian Open after losing a rain-interrupted and occasionally heated match against Holger Rune. Defending champion Djokovic was outplayed by Rune, who recorded his second successive win over the world No. 1 after also beating him in the Paris Masters final in November.
Holger Rune beats Novak Djokovic to reach Italian Open semis - ESPN
ROME — Holger Rune recorded his second victory over Novak Djokovic in little more than six months, beating the 22-time Grand Slam champion 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 Wednesday to reach the Italian Open semifinals.
'You're an absolute joke' - Holger Rune vents at umpire Mohamed Lahyani over disputed line call against Novak Djokovic
Holger Rune was involved in a confrontation over a disputed line call with umpire Mohamed Lahyani during his Italian Open quarter-final against Novak Djokovic. Rune made an impressive start to the match as he won the opening set 6-2 against the world No. 1.
Novak Djokovic Sees Off Norrie To Reach Italian Open Quarter-Finals
Novak Djokovic eased into the Italian Open quarter-finals on Tuesday after breezing past Cameron Norrie although there was tension with the Briton after the top seed was hit by a smash. While Djokovic dispatched Norrie 6-3, 6-4, Monte Carlo Masters winner Andrey Rublev and home hope Jannik Sinner both crashed out in Rome. Djokovic has reached the last eight in each of his previous 16 appearances in the Italian capital and he did it again, getting past Norrie on centre court to set up a clash with Holger Rune in a tournament which is a key warmup for the French Open.
Djokovic sees off Norrie to reach Italian Open quarter-finals
ROME: Novak Djokovic eased into the Italian Open quarter-finals on Tuesday after breezing past Cameron Norrie although there was tension with the Briton after the top seed was hit by a smash. While Djokovic dispatched Norrie 6-3, 6-4, Monte Carlo Masters winner Andrey Rublev and home hope Jannik Sinner both crashed out in Rome, a key warmup for the French Open. Djokovic has reached the last eight in each of his previous 16 appearances in the Italian capital and he did it again, getting past Norrie on center court to set up a clash with Holger Rune.
Watch: Novak Djokovic's Angry Glare After Rival's Smash Hits Him During Italian Open Match
Novak Djokovic eased into the Italian Open quarter-finals on Tuesday after breezing past Cameron Norrie 6-3, 6-4, although there was tension with the Briton after the top seed was hit by a smash. The Serb has reached the last eight in each of his previous 16 appearances in the Italian capital and he did again on Tuesday, getting past Norrie on centre court to set up a clash with Holger Rune. It will be a rematch of last year's Paris Masters final, when the young Dane won his first Masters 1000 title by beating Djokovic in a thrilling match.
Kyrgios pulls out of French Open to delay comeback
Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of the French Open starting later this month, further delaying his return to competitive action following knee surgery at the start of the year, the French Tennis Federation (FFT) said.