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Novak Djokovic Awaits Rafael Nadal Or Carlos Alcaraz After Cruising Into Madrid Open Semis
Novak Djokovic reached his seventh Madrid semi-final on Friday, easing past Poland's Hubert Hurkacz 6-3, 6-4 to record a 30th career victory in the Spanish capital. The world number one awaits one of two Spaniards, Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, in what will be a highly-anticipated last-four showdown. "I don't really care who is on the opposite side of the net to be honest. I just want to be playing better and better each day. For me this is the most important thing right now, my focus and my intention is really focusing on myself," said Djokovic.
Andrey Rublev not hopeful of Wimbledon ban U-turn, Rafael Nadal's Parchis Olympics - Madrid Open diary
Not much hope for Wimbledon Andrey Rublev is not holding out hope for a reversal of Wimbledon’s decision to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes, the world No.8 told reporters in Madrid on Thursday. Ad/> Rublev feels it’s unlikely Wimbledon will change their minds and reiterated his position on the matter, stating that Russian and Belarusian players gave the All England Club the option to donate their prize money to those affected by the war – a suggestion that was snubbed in favour of the ban.
Madrid Open 2022 – Novak Djokovic beats Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets to move into semi-finals
Novak Djokovic’s preparations for the defence of his French Open title continue to gather pace as he eased past Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets to book a spot in the last four at the Madrid Masters. The World No.1 looked sharp and in-tune as he roared to a 6-3 6-4 victory to reach the 72nd Masters 1000 semi-final of his career. Ad/> Djokovic improved to 7-3 for what has so far been a disrupted 2022 season and will meet Rafael Nadal or Carlos Alcaraz next after improving his head-to-head record against Hurkacz to 4-0.
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‘He is better than me’ – Rafael Nadal lavishes praise on Carlos Alcaraz ahead of Madrid Open quarter-final clash
Rafael Nadal lavished praise on Carlos Alcaraz ahead of their Madrid Open quarter-final clash on Friday afternoon. The two Spaniards go head-to-head in a tantalising match-up in front of a home crowd at the Manolo Santana Stadium, after Nadal overcame David Goffin in a gripping three-set match, winning 6-3 5-7 7-6 (11-9). Ad/> He said: «Well, it's a very, very tough match, of course.
5 things to look out for as Saudi Pro League returns to action
It has been a stop and start season in the Saudi Professional League but it got moving again on Thursday as Al-Ahli drew 2-2 with Al-Batin and Al-Ettifaq climbed out of the bottom three by thrashing Al-Taawoun in a relegation six pointer. There is still plenty of action to come in the next few days and here are five talking points.
Novak Djokovic hailed for 'less pleasant' tactics ahead of potential Rafa Nadal meeting
Gael Monfils has hailed Novak Djokovic's 'less pleasant' play style after the dominant Serb swept him aside in their Madrid Open last-16 clash on Tuesday. Djokovic recorded an impressive 6-3 6-2 triumph in just under an hour and a half and is on a collision course with long-time rival Rafael Nadal in the Spanish capital.