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Novak Djokovic survives scare to beat Laslo Djere in Belgrade

Novak Djokovic battled back from a set and a break down to beat Laslo Djere in his opening match of the ATP event in Belgrade on Wednesday, avoiding a third consecutive defeat. The world number one trailed 4-3 in the second set but won a dramatic encounter against his fellow Serb 2-6, 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (7/4) after three hours and 21 minutes. The 20-time Grand Slam champion is playing in just his third tournament of the season after being deported from Australia before the Australian Open over his Covid vaccination status. Djokovic also missed the Indian Wells and Miami Open events in the United States. After a surprise quarter-final exit to unheralded Czech Jiri Vesely in Dubai in February, he returned at the Monte Carlo Masters last week but lost to eventual runner-up Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in his first match.

Novak Djokovic receives boost as Serb cleared for Rome Masters after vaccine drama

Novak Djokovic's participation in the upcoming Italian Open has been confirmed despite the world No 1's unvaccinated status. It will be a welcome relief for the Serb who spent the first quarter of the season embroiled in controversy and forced to miss the Australian Open, Indian Wells and Miami without the vaccine.

Novak Djokovic needs to 'make a big effort physically' if he wants to win Roland Garros, says Alex Corretja

Novak Djokovic will need to work on his physical conditioning if he is to pose a threat at Roland Garros, believes Eurosport's Alex Corretja. In just his second tournament of 2022, Djokovic crashed out of last week's Monte Carlo Masters in his first match to eventual finalist Alejandro Davidovich. It was a very un-Djokovic performance, with the usually durable Serb fading in the third set as Davidovich outlasted him physically.

Lloyd Harris marches on at Barcelona Open

South African tennis star Lloyd Harris advanced to the third round of the Barcelona Open after a solid win over Albert Ramos-Vinolas on Wednesday.

Stefanos Tsitsipas talks up post-Djokovic and Nadal rivalry amid claim 'Big Three' is over

Stefanos Tsitsipas has talked up a future rivalry with 18-year-old Carlos Alcaraz after making a bold claim that there is "no more Big Three". Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have dominated the game for the better part of two decades but the world No 5 pointed out that they were no longer on top as he set his sights on filling the gap left behind in a post-Big Three era.

Rafael Nadal targeting Madrid Open return from injury as uncle Toni confirms Spaniard ‘intends to play’

Rafael Nadal is targeting a return to action at the Madrid Open in a fortnight’s time, according to his uncle Toni Nadal. The Spaniard returned to the practice courts on Monday after a four-week layoff due to a stress fracture in his rib en route to reaching the Indian Wells final in March.

Cameron Norrie gets clay-court campaign up and running in Barcelona

Cameron Norrie belatedly found his feet on clay with a hard-fought victory over Egor Gerasimov in his opening match at the Barcelona Open.

Novak Djokovic rattled as Serb shouts at trainer and shakes head during nightmare session

Novak Djokovic reportedly suffered a frustrating practice session in Belgrade ahead of his first match against Laslo Djere. The world No 1 is desperate to get some match wins under his belt ahead of his French Open title defence, having crashed out of the Monte Carlo Masters in his opening round last week.

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Novak Djokovic survives scare to beat Laslo Djere in Belgrade

Novak Djokovic receives boost as Serb cleared for Rome Masters after vaccine drama

Novak Djokovic needs to 'make a big effort physically' if he wants to win Roland Garros, says Alex Corretja

Lloyd Harris marches on at Barcelona Open

Stefanos Tsitsipas talks up post-Djokovic and Nadal rivalry amid claim 'Big Three' is over

Rafael Nadal targeting Madrid Open return from injury as uncle Toni confirms Spaniard ‘intends to play’

Cameron Norrie gets clay-court campaign up and running in Barcelona

Novak Djokovic rattled as Serb shouts at trainer and shakes head during nightmare session