Novak Djokovic battles past Andrey Rublev to reach Paris Masters final
Novak Djokovic will face Grigor Dimitrov in the Paris Masters final after taking down fifth-seeded Andrey Rublev in a nervy 5-7 7-6 (3) 7-5 semi-final.
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Novak Djokovic Resists 'Suffocating' Andrey Rublev To Book Grigor Dimitrov Title Clash
Novak Djokovic rallied to defeat Andrey Rublev 5-7, 7-6 (7/3), 7-5 in a gripping Paris Masters semi-final on Saturday, earning a shot at a record-extending seventh title in the final against Grigor Dimitrov. The world number one relied on his unflinching powers of recovery to work his way back from a set down before sealing victory when fifth seed Rublev doubled-faulted on match point. "Rublev was suffocating me like a snake suffocates a frog for most of the match," said Djokovic.
WTA Finals: Pegula thrashes Gauff to reach final as Sabalenka v Swiatek delayed by rain
Jessica Pegula continued her superb form at the WTA Finals on Saturday by thrashing fellow American and doubles partner Coco Gauff 6-2, 6-1 to reach the final in Cancun, Mexico.
Ottawa Alert a tribute to women who helped break the ice a century ago
When news broke late last month that the nascent Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) had filed trademark applications for six team names including the Ottawa Alert, James Powell felt a sense of déjà vu.
BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Annabel Croft's sweet gesture seconds after dance as viewers say same thing
Strictly Come Dancing's Annabel Croft made a sweet gesture just seconds after she finished her very personal routine. The former tennis star was back in the ballroom on Saturday night (November 4) alongside her professional dance partner Johannes Radebe.
Djokovic beats Rublev to set up Paris final with Dimitrov
PARIS : World number one Novak Djokovic took a step closer to a record-extending seventh Paris Masters crown on Saturday when he beat Russian fifth seed Andrey Rublev 5-7 7-6(3) 7-5 to set up a title clash with seasoned Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov.
Grigor Dimitrov Holds Off Stefanos Tsitsipas To Reach Paris Masters Final
Grigor Dimitrov kept up his late-season charge by squeezing past Stefanos Tsitsipas in three sets on Saturday and into the final of the Paris Masters. The 17th-ranked Bulgarian edged a high-quality encounter 6-3, 6-7 (1/7), 7-6 (7/3) to advance to his second Masters 1000 final -- after winning the title in Cincinnati six years ago. It was just Dimitrov's second win in eight meetings with Tsitsipas, who had yet to lose a set in making the last four at Bercy for the second year running.
Rohan Bopanna-Matthew Ebden Pair Storms Into Paris Masters Final
With an all-round performance in the semifinals, the duo of Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden moved to within one victory of winning their third title of the season as a pair after they overwhelmed Harri Heliovaara and Mate Pavic 6-7(3), 6-4, 10-6 at Paris on Saturday. The third seeds prevailed after 89 minutes of a tense match by winning 88 per cent (46/52) of their first-serve points and dominating at crucial times by preserving all three break opportunities to clinch a place in the summit encounter.