Djokovic recovers after stuttering start in Monte Carlo Masters
Novak Djokovic had to fight his way into the third round of the Monte Carlo Masters after a 7-6(5), 6-2 victory against Russian qualifier Ivan Gakhov on Tuesday.
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Dan Evans through to Grand Prix Hassan II semi-finals, Dominic Thiem and Casper Ruud in Estoril action later
Dan Evans prevailed through to the Grand Prix Hassan II semi-finals with a 6-3 7-5 win over Andrea Vavassori. The 32-year-old headed into the match after a stunning 6-1 6-3 second-round win over Alexei Popyrin, to set him up nicely heading into this quarter-final clash. Ad Evans has historically endured a tough time on clay and arguably his last notable achievement on the surface came at the Monte Carlo Masters in 2021, when he sensationally dumped out Novak Djokovic in the round of 16 and David Goffin in the quarter-finals.
Dan Evans wins at Grand Prix Hassan II, Ons Jabeur survives scare, Dominic Thiem reaches Estoril Open quarter-finals
Dan Evans overcame Australian Alexei Popyrin in straight sets to reach the quarter-finals of the Grand Prix Hassan II. The Briton won 6-1 6-3 in his second appearance at the ATP 250 clay-court event in Marrakech on Thursday, and will play Andrea Vavassori in the last eight following his win over Jaume Munar. Ad “It was a tough match.
Indian Wells 2023 - WATCH: Controversial match point as Wu Yibing wins despite dropping racquet into net
There was a dramatic and controversial match point as Chinese wild card Wu Yibing saw off Spaniard Jaume Munar at Indian Wells. Wu needed three hours and 39 minutes to beat Munar 6-7(6) 6-0 7-6(3) and he finished it off with an eye-catching match point where he dived to make a winning volley. Ad However, after Wu had dived for the ball, the racquet left his hand and hit the net.
ATP roundup: Andrey Rublev avoids early upset in Dubai
No. 2 seed Andrey Rublev of Russia fell behind 5-2 in the opening set before storming back for a 7-5, 6-2 triumph over Serbia's Filip Krajinovic in the first round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Monday in the United Arab Emirates.
Cameron Norrie rallies to beat Spain's Bernabe Zapata Miralles in three sets and advance to Rio Open final
Spain's Bernabe Zapata Miralles gave Cameron Norrie a scare before the Brit recovered to win in three sets 6-2 3-6 7-6(3) and advance to the Rio Open final Zapata Miralles had beaten fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar and Albert Ramos Vinolas as well as Argentinian veteran Francisco Cerundolo to advance to the semi-finals, while Norrie had beaten lucky loser Juan Cerundolo, Brazilian Thiago Monteiro, and Bolivian Hugo Dellien. Ad Norrie split the opening games with his Spanish opponent, with each holding serve. ATP Rio de JaneiroAlcaraz comes from behind to beat Fognini and reach Rio Open quarter-finalsYESTERDAY AT 09:24 The Brit then got an early break in the next game, before holding to take a 3-1 lead.
SA's Lloyd Harris upsets Italian 17th seed in 5-set epic at Australian Open
South African tennis ace Lloyd Harris scored an upset win in the Australian Open first round on Monday when he eliminated Italian 17th seed Lorenzo Musetti.
ATP roundup: Tommy Paul rallies in Stockholm
American eighth seed Tommy Paul shook off a close first-set loss and beat Swedish wild card Leo Borg 5-7, 6-4, 6-1 in first-round action Tuesday at the Stockholm Open.