Novak Djokovic beats Fernando Verdasco to reach US Open semis for 3rd consecutive yearSeptember 10th, 2009 Djokovic beats Verdasco to reach US Open semisNEW YORK — Novak Djokovic has reached the U.S. Open semifinals for the third consecutive year.
Djokovic rallies to defeat American Witten in 4 at US OpenSeptember 5th, 2009 Djokovic sends Witten home with 4-set Open winNEW YORK — No. 4 Novak Djokovic has ended American qualifier Jesse Witten's stay at the U.S.
Roger Federer ousts Djokovic to win Cincinati MastersAugust 23rd, 2009 MASON, Ohio — Roger Federer is back in top-of-the-world form heading into the U.S. Open. The Swiss star played up to his No.
Tommy Haas upsets No. 4 Novak Djokovic to reach the Wimbledon semifinalsJuly 1st, 2009 Haas beats Djokovic to reach Wimbledon semisWIMBLEDON, England — Tommy Haas has reached his first Wimbledon semifinal by upsetting No. 4 Novak Djokovic 7-5, 7-6 (6), 4-6, 6-3.
No. 4 Djokovic beats Sela in straight sets to reach Wimbledon quartersJune 29th, 2009 Djokovic beats Sela to reach Wimbledon quartersWIMBLEDON, England — Novak Djokovic has defeated Dudi Sela in straight sets to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals. Djokovic won the last four games of the first set before completing a 6-2, 6-4, 6-1 win in 1 hour, 29 minutes.
Djokovic beats Fish in straight sets to reach 4th round at WimbledonJune 26th, 2009 Djokovic beats Fish at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — Novak Djokovic has reached the fourth round at Wimbledon by beating Mardy Fish of the United States in straight sets. The fourth-seeded Djokovic converted his first match point with a service winner Friday to complete a 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 victory on Centre Court.
Novak Djokovic beats Julien Benneteau in 4 sets at WimbledonJune 22nd, 2009 Djokovic beats Benneteau in 4 sets at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — Novak Djokovic has advanced to the second round at Wimbledon by beating Julien Benneteau 6-7 (8), 7-6 (1), 6-2, 6-4. Djokovic converted his third match point on Monday when Benneteau pulled a backhand wide.
Maria Sharapova rallies again, advances to French Open quarterfinals by beating Li NaMay 31st, 2009 Sharapova advances to French Open quarterfinalsPARIS — Maria Sharapova rallied again at the French Open on Sunday, moving into the quarterfinals by beating Li Na of China 4-6, 6-0, 6-4. Sharapova is making her return to Grand Slam tennis after almost a year off with a right shoulder injury.
Andy Roddick advances to 4th round at French Open for 1st time in career; Dementieva losesMay 30th, 2009 Roddick reaches French Open 4th round for 1st timePARIS — Andy Roddick reached the fourth round of the French Open for the first time in his career by beating Marc Gicquel of France 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday. Roddick is only the second American to reach the fourth round at Roland Garros since Andre Agassi in 2003, the same year Roddick won his only major title at the U.S.
4th-seeded Novak Djokovic eliminated from French Open in 3rd round by KohlschreiberMay 30th, 2009 Djokovic eliminated from French OpenPARIS — Novak Djokovic was eliminated from the French Open in the third round. The fourth-seeded Serb lost to No.
4th-seeded Novak Djokovic loses to Kohlschreiber in 3rd round of French OpenMay 30th, 2009 Djokovic loses in 3rd round of French OpenPARIS — Novak Djokovic became the first big-name player to be eliminated from the men's tournament at the French Open, losing to No. 29 Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday.
Venus Williams loses, defending champion Ana Ivanovic, Novak Djokovic win at French OpenMay 29th, 2009 Venus out, Ivanovic advances at French OpenPARIS — Venus Williams was eliminated from the French Open on Friday, losing in the third round of the clay-court major for the third straight year. The third-seeded Williams, who reached the 2002 final at Roland Garros, lost to No.
Defending champion Ana Ivanovic advances to 4th round at French Open with easy winMay 29th, 2009 Ivanovic advances to 4th round at French OpenPARIS — Defending champion Ana Ivanovic made it through another easy match at the French Open, beating 32nd-seeded Iveta Benesova of the Czech Republic 6-0, 6-2 Friday to advance to the fourth round. The eighth-seeded Ivanovic was taken to a tiebreaker in her opening match at Roland Garros, but she has lost only eight games since then.
Defending champion Ana Ivanovic easily advances to 4th round at French OpenMay 29th, 2009 Ivanovic easily reaches 4th round at French OpenPARIS — Ana Ivanovic dominated another opponent at the French Open on Friday, this time beating Iveta Benesova of the Czech Republic 6-0, 6-2 to advance to the fourth round. The defending champion from Serbia has lost only eight games since being taken to a tiebreaker in her opening match.
Novak Djokovic quickly completes suspended match and advances to third round at French OpenMay 29th, 2009 Djokovic advances to third round at French OpenPARIS — Novak Djokovic quickly completed his suspended match at the French Open on Friday, easily winning the final set to beat Sergiy Stakhovsky of Ukraine 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 and advance to the third round. The fourth-seeded Djokovic won the first two sets Thursday, but the match was stopped because of darkness.