Spain reigns as Nadal second behind Alcaraz in ATP rankings
Spain reigns at the summit of men's tennis with Carlos Alcaraz holding world number one spot in the ATP rankings released on Monday with compatriot Rafael Nadal moving back up to second.
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Novak Djokovic explains 'extra motivation' after 'really amazing' Tel Aviv triumph in ATP Tour return
Novak Djokovic has spoken about the «extra motivation» he felt after he sealed an impressive Tel Aviv Open triumph in his ATP Tour return. The 21-time Grand Slam singles champion claimed his third title of what has been a largely frustrating 2022 for him as he cruised past fellow veteran Marin Cilic, 6-3 6-4, in the final on Sunday. Ad Djokovic was forced to miss the US Open due to his decision not to get vaccinated from Covid-19 and was delighted to get back to winning ways on the ATP Tour with a fine victory and what he described as a «really amazing experience» at the event.
Novak Djokovic lifts Tel Aviv Watergen Open title
Novak Djokovic cruised to his 89th tour title as he beat Marin Cilic in straight sets to win the Tel Aviv Watergen Open.
Djokovic finds 'extra motivation' from post-Wimbledon absence to notch 89th career title
Novak Djokovic claimed his third title of 2022 and 89th of his career with an impressive straight-sets victory over Marin Cilic in the Tel Aviv final on Sunday, insisting his lengthy absence since winning a seventh Wimbledon crown in July provided "extra motivation".
England’s Hull holds off Ko, Lin to win LPGA Volunteers Classic
WASHINGTON: England’s Charley Hull captured her second career LPGA title on Sunday, holding off New Zealand’s Lydia Ko and China’s Lin Xiyu to win the Volunteers of America Classic.
Real Madrid’s perfect season ends as Benzema misses penalty kick
MADRID: It was not the return to action that Karim Benzema had hoped for.
Hughes wins Sanderson Farms with birdie on 2nd playoff hole
JACKSON, Mississippi: Whether it was sheer confidence or remarkable resilience, Mackenzie Hughes never doubted he would win the Sanderson Farms Championship. He just never imagined how it would unfold Sunday evening.
'Quite emotional' Novak Djokovic into fourth final of season in Tel Aviv
Novak Djokovic said he felt "quite emotional" after reaching his fourth final of 2022 on Saturday with a straight-sets win over Roman Safiullin in the Tel Aviv semifinals. The 35-year-old Djokovic triumphed 6-1, 7-6 (7/3) and will look to win his third title of the season, and 89th of his career, when he tackles Croatia's Marin Cilic in Sunday's final. Former US Open champion Cilic defeated 68th-ranked Constant Lestienne of France 7-5, 6-3 in his semi-final having trailed 2-5 in the first set. "I think it was a very competitive match, especially in the second set," said Djokovic after reaching his 127th final. "I must say I was quite emotional on the court today in the second set, there was a lot of tension, and that was also due to his aggressive style of tennis. Big serves, and when he has time, he's so solid from the forehand and backhand corner."