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Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo too hot to handle Rome Open after Novak Djokovic win
Chile's Alejandro Tabilo stunned the tennis world by dismantling 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic in straight sets on Sunday.
WATCH: Novak Djokovic bleeding after being struck by water bottle at Rome Open
World No 1 Novak Djokovic was left crouched on the ground in agony as the bottle hit him on the back of the head at the Rome Open.
'Almost dead' Andrey Rublev battles illness to win Madrid Open title against Felix Auger-Aliassime
Andrey Rublev said he had battled on at the Madrid Open despite feeling ill at times this week and hailed his doctors for helping him through.
Mayhem in Madrid as nothing goes according to plan for the stars
It was collectively anticipated that these glorious gladiators – Nadal, who has won this tournament five times, and Alcaraz, who has won the last two titles – would face off in the final stages. But, as in life, tennis seldom goes according to plan.
‘Not great . . . ’ Novak Djokovic’s 2024 slump continues with Monte Carlo exit
Novak Djokovic admitted he was ‘not having a great season at all’ after he was knocked out of the Monte Carlo Masters by Casper Ruud.
Volleying in vogue on Monte Carlo clay
To lose one of your biggest drawcards, world No 3 Carlos Alcaraz, through injury in the wake of Rafa Nadal’s withdrawal was a huge blow to spectators, but to then have to witness the demise of defending champion Andrey Rublev in his opening match, ousted by lower ranked Australian Alexei Popyrin, dramatically diluted the competition.
Novak Djokovic happy for ‘great test against ‘great player’ at Monte Carlo Masters
Novak Djokovic avenged last year's Monte Carlo Masters defeat by Lorenzo Musetti to reach the quarter-finals.
Carlos Alcaraz ends his drought in the desert with back-to-back Indian Wells titles
Carlos Alcaraz captured his first title since Wimbledon last July and became the first repeat winner at Indian Wells since Novak Djokovic from 2014-2016.
Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Nadal come through exhibition unscathed ahead of Indian Wells
The contest in Las Vegas, carried live by streaming service Netflix, was a chance for both Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal to test their fitness.
‘See you in Las Vegas!’ Carlos Alcaraz confirms Rafael Nadal match, India Wells defence
Carlos Alcaraz said in his post-match press conference that physiotherapists had indicated the injury was ‘not serious’ and further tests bore that out.
Casper Ruud serves up a character to beat Alexander Zverev to reach Miami Open semi
Casper Ruud beat Alexander Zverev to reach the Miami Open semi-finals on Wednesday and compound a difficult start to the year for the world number four.