Novak Djokovic wins Tel Aviv final against Cilic for 89th career title
TEL AVIV: 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.
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Swiss Huesler wins first ATP title in Sofia
ATP Tour title on Sunday by defeating Danish teenager Holger Rune 6-4, 7-6 (10/8) in the final of the Sofia Open. Huesler, 26, became the first Swiss player to win a men's tour-level title since Roger Federer lifted the trophy at his hometown event in Basel in 2019.
Marc-Andrea Huesler wins first ATP Tour title in Sofia with surprise victory over Holger Rune in final
Marc-Andrea Huesler clinched his first ATP Tour title at the Sofia Open on Sunday with a surprise victory over Holger Rune. The 26-year-old late bloomer from Zurich battled past the richly-talented Dane in straight sets, 6-4 7-6(8), to claim his maiden singles title with a real flourish in a tense tie-break. Ad The left-hander was competing in his first ATP Tour-level final and showed real poise in tactically outplaying Rune in one hour and 42 minutes.
British No. 1 Cameron Norrie forced to withdraw from Japan Open due to positive Covid-19 test
British No.1 Cameron Norrie has been forced to withdraw from the Japan Open after testing positive for Covid-19. Norrie pulled out of the Korea Open shortly before he was due to face Jenson Brooksby in the quarter-finals on Friday, citing illness at the time. Ad However the 27-year-old has now revealed his positive Covid test that not only saw him exit the tournament in Seoul, but that will also prevent him from flying to Tokyo.
Rising tennis star Tiafoe staying focused after ‘crazy month’
USA’s Frances Tiafoe of Team World crashes into the net as he’s unable to return the ball to Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas of Team Europe during their 2022 Laver Cup men’s singles tennis match at the O2 Arena in London on September 25, 2022. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS / AFP)
Rising tennis star Frances Tiafoe staying focused after 'crazy month'
The world number 19 from the United States made a name for himself when he stunned Rafael Nadal on his way to a shock final-four appearance at Flushing Meadows last month. He followed that up by leading Team World to their first Laver Cup title in London and even beat Roger Federer in doubles in the final match of the retiring tennis great's career. Tiafoe, in Tokyo for the Japan Open, believes he has "a lot to give to the game".
"Don't Overthink That Perfect Ending": Roger Federer's Latest Post Goes Viral
Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer bid farewell to professional tennis last week after he played his last match at the Laver Cup. Playing alongside long-time rival Rafael Nadal while representing Team Europe, Federer did not have the best possible result, as the duo ended up losing their match. Taking to Instagram, Federer highlighted how he lost his last doubles, singles and team event. He also advised not to overthink that "perfect ending".
Murray, Seles, Del Potro: The 7 most unlucky tennis stars of all-time
Sometimes tennis can be a cruel sport.