By Ricky Dimon Another three-setter at the Serbia Open was one too many for Novak Djokovic. The 34-year-old Serb survived final sets against Laslo Djere, Miomir Kecmanovic, and Karen Khachanov to reach the final in what was only his third tournament of the season. Djokovic went the distance yet again on Sunday afternoon, but this time his opponent was too tough. In a … [Read more...] about Rublev defeats Djokovic for Belgrade Tennis title, Alcaraz remains red hot in Barcelona
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Djokovic wins from a set down again, beats Khachanov to book final meeting with Rublev
By Ricky Dimon Novak Djokovic has found the recipe for success at the Serbia Open: lose the first set.Djokovic did exactly that for the third time in as many matches on Saturday afternoon, and for the third time he recovered to win in three. The world No. 1 overcame Karen Khachanov 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 after one hour and 59 minutes to book a spot in the title tilt.In rounds two and … [Read more...] about Djokovic wins from a set down again, beats Khachanov to book final meeting with Rublev
Djokovic overcomes Kecmanovic, awaits Khachanov in Belgrade semifinals
By Ricky Dimon Novak Djokovic could not have liked his Serbia Open draw when it was revealed last weekend.Fellow Serbs Laslo Djere and Miomir Kecmanovic were projected to be the world No. 1’s first two opponents. It’s never easy facing good friends and the quality of opposition did not help, either. Djere is the essence of a clay-court specialist, while Kecmanovic has been … [Read more...] about Djokovic overcomes Kecmanovic, awaits Khachanov in Belgrade semifinals
Ricky’s picks for this week’s ATP Tennis events in Barcelona and Belgrade
By Ricky Dimon Although we are in between Masters 1000 events, another big week on the clay-court swing is taking place in Barcelona and Belgrade. Rafael Nadal is still on the sidelines, but consider the list of players in action: Novak Djokovic, Andrey Rublev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Carlos Alcaaz, and many more. Djokovic is seeking a third title at home … [Read more...] about Ricky’s picks for this week’s ATP Tennis events in Barcelona and Belgrade