Novak Djokovic celebrates latest record by advancing to second round in Dubai
For all the cake, candles, and social media tributes, Novak Djokovic marked his latest record in the way he most would have wanted: with a win.
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Djokovic labours to victory over Machac on return to action in Dubai
Novak Djokovic won on his return to the ATP Tour following his Australian Open triumph but he had to work hard to beat Czech qualifier Tomas Machac 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(1) in his Dubai Tennis Championships opener on Tuesday (Feb 28).
Carlos Alcaraz pulls out of Acapulco due to hamstring injury, Cameron Norrie also withdraws from Mexican Open
Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of this week’s Mexican Open in Acapulco due to a hamstring strain which he suffered at the Rio Open. Alcaraz required treatment on his left leg during his semi-final win over Nicolas Jarry in Rio and appeared to be in big trouble when he had a problem with his other leg in the final, as Cameron Norrie fought back to beat the Spaniard in three sets. Ad The world No.
Djokovic extends unbeaten streak, Auger-Aliassime, Medvedev sail on
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic gestures after his match against Czech Republic’s Tomas Machac (not pictured) during their Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship match in Dubai on February 28, 2023. (Photo by Karim SAHIB / AFP)
Carlos Alcaraz, Cameron Norrie Withdraw From Acapulco ATP 500
Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the ATP 500 tournament in Acapulco on Tuesday with a right hamstring strain as fifth-seeded Cameron Norrie pulled out citing fatigue, organizers said. Both had been on the order of play for Tuesday, just three days after Britain's Norrie rallied to beat an ailing Alcaraz 5-6, 6-4, 7-5 in the Rio Open final. That result had left world number two Alcaraz with fresh fitness concerns after he was repeatedly seen by the physio.
Injured Rafael Nadal Out Of Indian Wells And Miami Masters
Rafael Nadal will miss the ATP 1000 events at Indian Wells and Miami, the 22-time Grand Slam champion confirmed on social media on Tuesday. "I am sad that I won't be able to compete at Indian Wells nor Miami," Nadal said in a tweet which came after Indian Wells officials announced he had withdrawn from the tournament in the California desert that starts next week.
Novak Djokovic reveals he struggled for 'several weeks' after rollercoaster win on tennis return
Novak Djokovic has revealed he struggled for “several weeks” with injury after he battled through to the second round in Dubai on his return to tennis. Djokovic beat Tomas Machac 6-3 3-6 7-6(1) on Tuesday in his first match since winning a record-extending 10th Australian Open title. Ad During his run to a 22nd Grand Slam win, Djokovic appeared to have problems with his hamstring but dropped just one set on his way to the final, before beating Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets.
Novak Djokovic avoids scare to beat Tomas Machac in Dubai thriller in first appearance since Australian Open
Novak Djokovic avoided a scare to beat Tomas Machac 6-3 3-6 7-6(1) at the Dubai Tennis Championships in his first match since winning a 10th Australian Open title. An entertaining match saw Machac play some superb tennis to take the encounter to a final set tie-break but Djokovic showed his class when it mattered to find a way over the line. Ad Djokovic, who has won the ATP 500 event in Dubai five times, will play Tallon Griekspoor in the last 16 on Wednesday.