Mertens wins seventh WTA title in Monastir
Belgian Elise Mertens thrashed France's Alize Cornet to win her seventh WTA title and first this year in Monastir on Sunday.
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Novak Djokovic cruises past Stefanos Tsitsipas to win Astana Open, qualifies for ATP Tour Finals
Novak Djokovic beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in only 76 minutes at the Astana Open final in Kazakhstan to claim his 90th ATP title. Djokovic has been in fantastic form following a lengthy break after being blocked from the US Open as a result of his vaccination status, winning two titles in two weeks after his dominant performance at the Tel Aviv Open.
Djokovic takes 90th career title with Astana victory
Novak Djokovic claimed the 90th title of his career and the fourth of 2022 with a dominant straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas in the ATP final in Astana on Sunday.
Fritz wins Japan Open in close battle with Tiafoe
Taylor Fritz beat his friend and US rival Frances Tiafoe in two closely fought sets to win the Japan Open on Sunday, saying "I had to play my absolute best to beat him today".
WATCH | Djokovic shocked as Medvedev retires suddenly
Novak Djokovic reached the final of the ATP tournament in Astana on Saturday as opponent Daniil Medvedev surprisingly retired at the end of the second set.
Novak Djokovic Into Astana Open Final After Surprise Daniil Medvedev Retirement
Novak Djokovic reached the final of the ATP tournament in Astana on Saturday as opponent Daniil Medvedev surprisingly retired at the end of the second set. With the score at 4-6, 7-6 (8/6), Medvedev called it quits before the deciding set, with even Djokovic initially appearing surprised. "I'm shocked, really," Djokovic said. "He looked completely fine, but maybe the last seven eight, points I saw him move slower. "He wouldn't retire the match unless he felt he couldn't continue."
Daniil Medvedev makes shocking mid-match retirement to give Novak Djokovic victory in thriller at Astana Open
Daniil Medvedev retired suddenly from his thrilling semi-final match with Novak Djokovic at the Astana Open, to hand a 4-6 7-6(6) victory to the Serbian. After an epic second set tie-break, which was won by Djokovic, Medvedev walked to the umpire and pulled out of the match due to a leg injury to the confusion of everybody. Ad Djokovic will play Stefanos Tsitsipas, who beat Andrey Rublev earlier in the day, in the final on Sunday.
Stefanos Tsitsipas Fights Back Against Andrew Rublev To Reach Astana Open Final
Stefanos Tsitsipas set up a final against either Novak Djokovic or Daniil Medvedev with a come-from-behind victory against Andrey Rublev in Astana on Saturday. The Greek third seed won 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 to reach his sixth final of the season. On Sunday he will face the winner of the second semi-final between Wimbledon champion Djokovic and former world number one Medvedev. "It was not easy, being a set down," said Tsitsipas. "To have to deal with a very good opponent on the other side of the net made it an extremely physical battle.