Deep Canadian squad confident heading into Billie Jean King Cup qualifier in Vancouver
Even without one of its top players, Canada is ready to rally as women's tennis returns to Vancouver this week.
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Novak Djokovic cheered on by Mercedes' George Russell in Monte Carlo Masters win over Ivan Gakhov
Novak Djokovic was cheered on by Formula 1 star George Russell as he made his return to court at the Monte Carlo Masters. The world No.1 came through a tough battle against Russian qualifier Ivan Gakhov to progress 7-6 6-2 on Court Rainier III. Ad In his post-match interview on court, Djokovic called it “an ugly tennis win”, but he faced more questions of his performance from Mercedes driver Russell.
Djokovic slow to open clay-court season, finishes with straight-sets win at Monte Carlo Masters
Top-ranked Novak Djokovic looked rusty as he started his clay-court season with a 7-6 (5), 6-2 win against qualifier Ivan Gakhov at the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday.
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.
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.
Jack Draper sees 'incredible' Carlos Alcaraz as 'benchmark', thinks he can be 'really effective' on clay
Jack Draper says Carlos Alcaraz is the “benchmark” for him and his aim is to compete with the world No. 2 on a regular basis. Alcaraz, 19, has blazed his way to the top of the game over the last 18 months, winning eight titles, including the 2022 US Open and three ATP Masters 1000 events.