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Novak Djokovic Labours To Win, Stefanos Tsitsipas Advances In Monte Carlo

Novak Djokovic made a winning return to competition in the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday but was made to work by his 198th-ranked Russian opponent as two-time defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas advanced when his rival retired injured. Djokovic is back on court after failing to get a waiver to enter the United States for last month's Indian Wells tournament and Miami Open due to his anti-Covid vaccination stance. The world number one was in danger of losing the opening set against Russian qualifier Ivan Gakhov before easing through 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 in 1hr 47min.

Djokovic labours to win, Tsitsipas advances in Monte Carlo

Novak Djokovic made a winning return to competition in the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday but was made to work by his 198th-ranked Russian opponent as two-time defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas advanced when his rival retired injured.

Jack Draper and Dan Evans have been knocked out of the Monte Carlo Masters to end British interest

British interest at the Monte Carlo Masters is over after Jack Draper and Dan Evans were beaten in the second round. British No. 4 Draper went out after an exciting clash with 10th seed Hubert Hurkacz, who came through 6-3 6-7(3) 7-5, while British No.

Novak Djokovic survives scare from qualifier Ivan Gakhov to win on return at Monte Carlo Masters

Novak Djokovic said he won “ugly” on his return to action at the Monte Carlo Masters after fighting off the stubborn challenge of Ivan Gakhov. World No. 1 Djokovic came through 7-6(5) 6-2 but faced an afternoon of frustration against the world No.198, who had previously played just one tour level match.

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.

Djokovic recovers from stuttering start to reach Monte Carlo round three

Novak Djokovic briefly ran into a spot of bother as he fought his way into the third round of the Monte Carlo Masters with a 7-6(5) 6-2 victory against Russian qualifier Ivan Gakhov on Tuesday.

Andy Murray loss in Monte Carlo 'hard to watch' for Justine Henin and Laura Robson ahead of French Open

Andy Murray's struggles in his defeat at the Monte Carlo Masters were «hard to watch» for Justine Henin and Laura Robson, who reflected on the disappointment. The 35-year-old was left very frustrated with his performance after he mustered just four games in the entire match against the 14th seed from Australia in what was a big setback for him ahead of the second Grand Slam of the season in Paris. Ad Murray lost 6-1 6-3 to De Minaur as he produced 26 unforced errors and failed to earn a single break point on his first appearance at the tournament since 2017.

Djokovic 'motivated' to hit clay running on Monte Carlo return

Novak Djokovic says he is "motivated" to make a better than usual start to the clay-court season in Monte Carlo as he tunes up for a 23rd Grand Slam bid at the French Open.

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Novak Djokovic Labours To Win, Stefanos Tsitsipas Advances In Monte Carlo

Djokovic labours to win, Tsitsipas advances in Monte Carlo

Jack Draper and Dan Evans have been knocked out of the Monte Carlo Masters to end British interest

Novak Djokovic survives scare from qualifier Ivan Gakhov to win on return at Monte Carlo Masters

Djokovic recovers after stuttering start in Monte Carlo Masters

Djokovic recovers from stuttering start to reach Monte Carlo round three

Andy Murray loss in Monte Carlo 'hard to watch' for Justine Henin and Laura Robson ahead of French Open

Djokovic 'motivated' to hit clay running on Monte Carlo return