Djokovic routs Anderson in semis to set up summit clash with Zverev in ATP Finals
November 18, 2018 16:48 ISTThe 14-time Grand Slam champion played at a high level in all parts of the game in the semi-finals at London's O2 Arena on Saturday.
The 14-time Grand Slam champion played at a high level in all parts of the game in the semi-finals at London's O2 Arena on Saturday.
Zverev denied Roger Federer a shot at a 100th career title by beating the Swiss great 7-5, 7-6 (5) at the ATP Finals on Saturday.
Zverev is the youngest player at 21 to reach the semifinals since 2009 and the first from Germany since 2003.
Alexander Zverev defeated John Isner 7-6 6-3 to reach the semi-finals of the ATP Finals for the first time in his career.
Roger Federer defeated Kevin Anderson 6-4, 6-3 to move into the semi-finals of the ATP Finals for a record-extending 15th time.
Former world No.2 Agnieszka Radwanska won 20 WTA titles in her career and reached the final of Wimbledon in 2012.
Despite requiring a tissue to blow his nose between points, Djokovic beat Zverev 6-4, 6-1 on Wednesday to close in on a spot in the semifinals at the season-ending tournament.
Roger Federer defeated Dominic Thiem 6-2 6-3 in his second game at this year's ATP Finals in London on Tuesday.
Despite the resounding defeat, Nishikori's opening-match victory over Federer means he can still reach the semifinals for the third time.
The Wimbledon and U.S. Open champion made an impressive start to his campaign for a sixth title by dismissing John Isner 6-4, 6-3.
Federer never appeared to regain his composure and went down 7-6 (4), 6-3 in a first opening match defeat at the season-ending tournament since 2013.
The towel rack is just one of the new rules being applied, along with on-court coaching, shorter sets, no-Ad scoring, medical timeout limits, and no lets on serve.
The top-ranked Djokovic told BBC Sports on Friday that "the match is not happening this year" because of Nadal's injury.
Rafael Nadal is undergoing an operation on his right ankle in Barcelona.
Djokovic had secured World No. 1, following Nadal's retirement from the Paris Masters due to abdominal problems.
The 22-year-old Khachanov, ranked 18th, is the first Russian to win here since Nikolay Davydenko in 2006.
Federer remains one short of 100 career titles. However, at 37 years old, age finally seems to be catching up with the legend.
Federer will have to wait longer for his 100th career title.
Sania posted an image of Izhaan - her son - watching a cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand.
Chasing his 100th career title after winning the Swiss Indoors last Sunday, the 20-time Grand Slam champion was hardly troubled.
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