Federer top as Djokovic closes in on top threeOctober 12th, 2009 HAMBURG - Roger Federer maintained first place in the latest men's tennis rankings issued on Monday by the ATP as Novak Djokovic closed in on the top three with a Beijing title the previous day. The Swiss Federer leads the way with 11,255 points from Spanish rival Rafael Nadal, who has 8,945 after returning last week to action from injury.
Djokovic beats Cilic 6-2, 7-6 (4) to win China Open finalOctober 11th, 2009 Djokovic beats Cilic to win China Open finalBEIJING — Novak Djokovic won the China Open title with a 6-2, 7-6 (4) victory over Marin Cilic of Croatia on Sunday. The second-seeded Serbian broke Cilic's serve in the sixth game and again in the eighth to take the first set following a 90-minute rain delay.
Djokovic closer to overhauling Murray; Nadal beats SafinOctober 9th, 2009 BEIJING - Novak Djokovic can return to the world number three ranking later this month if he reaches the final of the China Open tennis. The Serb second seed put himself into a good position for a rise with a 6-3, 1-6, 6-1 quarter-final defeat of Spain's Fernando Verdasco here Friday.
Novak Djokovic reaches semifinals at China Open; Cilic, Soderling also advanceOctober 9th, 2009 Djokovic reaches semifinals at China OpenBEIJING — Novak Djokovic moved into the semifinals of the China Open with a 6-3, 1-6, 6-1 win over Fernando Verdasco on Friday. Djokovic was broken three times in the second set, but the fourth-ranked Serb regained his form in the third set and took advantage of Verdasco's 19 unforced errors in the match.
Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic reach semifinals at China Open along with Soderling, CilicOctober 9th, 2009 Nadal, Djokovic reach semifinals at China OpenBEIJING — Rafael Nadal moved into the semifinals of the China Open on Friday by defeating Marat Safin 6-3, 6-1. Nadal outplayed the former top-ranked Russian from the start and remains on track to meet Novak Djokovic in the final Sunday.
Nikolay Davydenko of Russia beats Fernando Verdasco of Spain 6-4, 7-5 to win Malaysia OpenOctober 4th, 2009 Davydenko tops Verdasco to win Malaysia OpenKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Top-seededed Nikolay Davydenko of Russia defeated Fernando Verdasco of Spain 6-4, 7-5 to win the Malaysia Open on Sunday. Davydenko extended his record to 6-1 over Verdasco and gave him a third title this year.
Djokovic fights through to US Open semi-finalsSeptember 10th, 2009 NEW YORK - Number four Novak Djokovic reached his third straight semi-final at the US Open as he defeated injured Fernando Verdasco 7-6 (7-2), 1-6, 7-5, 6-2 Wednesday. The 10th seeded Spaniard was treated on court several times for abdominal muscle problems.
Federer beats Soderling at US Open to reach 22nd consecutive Grand Slam semifinalSeptember 10th, 2009 Federer reaches 22nd consecutive Grand Slam semiNEW YORK — Roger Federer has beaten Robin Soderling at the U.S. Open to reach a 22nd consecutive Grand Slam semifinal.
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.
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.
Novak Djokovic quickly completes suspended match and advances to 3rd round at French OpenMay 29th, 2009 Djokovic advances to 3rd 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.
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.
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