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NDTV
04-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Wimbledon 2025: Taylor Fritz Downs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina To Enter Fourth Round
Taylor Fritz continued his march in the men's singles section of Wimbledon 2025 as he channelled his inner energy to move past Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina into the fourth round at the All England Club in London on Friday. Having survived two testing five-set clashes to reach the third round, Fritz delivered a more dominant performance to triumph 6-4, 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-1, overcoming the loss of the third set, which threatened another five-set encounter. But the fifth-seeded American, who twice received a medical timeout to treat a cut on his right elbow from diving on the grass, eventually came out on top in four sets to register a three-hour, 12-minute victory. In the fourth game of the second set, Davidovich Fokina charged the net and produced a clean drop shot, which sent Fritz diving to the grass in a bid to recover it. He subsequently lost the point and received his first medical timeout of the day during that game. "It's getting pretty annoying having to stop all the time," Fritz said with a smile when asked about his diving. "I feel bad for my opponent when I keep having to stop all the time, but you can only really do it on grass. I'm just really determined to get some of these balls, and eventually I'm going to win one of these points." Competing in front of a star-studded lineup in the Royal Box, which included British boxer Anthony Joshua, Fritz failed to serve out the match at 5-3 in the third set when Davidovich Fokina produced an inspired turn in form to extend their third-round clash. Yet Fritz quickly brushed aside the momentum shift by sealing an early break and racing into the fourth round at SW19 for the third time in four years. Fritz took another medical timeout after winning the second set to treat a blister on his right foot, but he showed few signs of discomfort en route to levelling his Lexus ATP Head2Head series with Davidovich Fokina at 3-3. After winning a record-extending fourth title in Eastbourne, where he defeated Davidovich Fokina in the semi-finals, Fritz is riding a seven-match winning streak. In the fourth round at Wimbledon for the third time, the two-time quarter-finalist Fritz will next face Luciano Darderi or Jordan Thompson. Fritz produced a memorable fourth-round comeback win against Alexander Zverev, in which he rallied from two sets down to stun the fourth seed. Currently at No. 5 in the PIF ATP Live Rankings, Fritz has the opportunity to reclaim the World No. 4 spot from Jack Draper, who was upset by Marin Cilic on Thursday, with another deep run at Wimbledon.
United News of India
03-07-2025
- Sport
- United News of India
Wimbledon: Fritz survives 109-game grind to reach third round
Wimbledon, July 3 (UNI) Fifth seed Taylor Fritz displayed remarkable resilience and stamina today as he battled past Canadian Gabriel Diallo in a five-set thriller to reach the third round of Wimbledon 2025. In a match that lasted three hours and six minutes, Fritz prevailed 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(0), 4-6, 6-3- his second consecutive five-set win in as many days. Having played a total of 109 games over his first two rounds, Fritz now holds the third-highest number of games played through the opening two rounds of Wimbledon since 2022. Fritz, who recently won his fourth title at Eastbourne, was coming off another exhausting five-set win over France's Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, whose thunderous serves- including the fastest in tournament history- tested the American's defences. That match was interrupted due to the 11 p.m. curfew on June 30 and concluded on July 1, adding to the physical and mental strain Fritz has shouldered in recent days. Facing Diallo, Fritz suffered a cut on his elbow after diving for a forehand in the fourth set, requiring a medical timeout. Yet, he pushed through the pain to clinch the deciding set and record his first win over Diallo on the Lexus ATP Head2Head. Across the two marathon matches, Fritz has faced 63 aces- 37 from Mpetshi Perricard and 26 from Diallo- and has hit 56 aces of his own, underlining his fierce competitiveness and adaptability on grass. The American will now get a well-deserved rest day before facing the winner of the suspended second-round match between 26th seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp. The Spaniard was leading 6-1, 4-6, 6-3, 5-5 when play was halted due to darkness. Fritz's run is being closely followed by ATP Tour premier partner Emirates and platinum partner Infosys, who continue their support for tennis excellence and global fan engagement through technology and innovation. UNI BDN RKM
New York Post
07-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Novak Djokovic admits his French Open loss ‘could have been the last match I ever played here'
Novak Djokovic alluded to a potential retirement following his loss at the French Open on Friday. Shortly after losing the semifinals against top-ranked Jannik Sinner, Djokovic paused and waved goodbye to the crowd while walking off the court. Djokovic, 38, was uncertain about his future in tennis when speaking to reporters, saying that the match could be his final time at the Roland Garros. Advertisement 3 Novak Djokovic holds a press conference after he lost his men's singles semifinal match against Jannik Sinner at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 6, 2025. AFP via Getty Images 'This could have been the last match ever I played here, so I don't know. That's why I was a bit more emotional even in the end,' Djokovic told reporters. 'If this was the farewell match of the Roland Garros for me in my career, it was a wonderful one in terms of the atmosphere and what I got from the crowd. 'Do I wish to play more? Yes, I do. But will I be able to play in 12 months' time here again? I don't know. That's all I can say for the moment.' Advertisement The 24-time major champion had a hard-fought match against Sinner, but it was ultimately not enough as the Italian beat Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (3). '[It] was a straight-set loss, but I feel like I did give him a run for his money, so to say,' Djokovic said. 'I tried to make him work till the last shot. I did what I could. This is sport. You have to just shake the hand of the better player and move on. 3 Novak Djokovic cheers the spectators after losing his men's singles semifinal match against Jannik Sinner on day 13 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 6, 2025. AFP via Getty Images 'I must say that I was proud of my effort tonight [and] in this tournament, considering I wasn't in great form coming into Roland Garros, but he was just too good for me tonight.' Advertisement Friday's match marks Jannik's fourth consecutive victory against Djokovic, with the Serbian now trailing the 23-year-old 4-5 in their Lexus ATP Head2Head series. 'Jannik is the kind of player who loves to play [at a] very fast pace the entire match. He's very physical. He's very fit, and he's striking the ball incredibly well,' Djokovic said. 'He seems to always be on good timing. Rarely he's off-balance, and he's just playing the tennis of his life. 3 Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates after winning his men's singles semi-final match against Novak Djokovic on day 13 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 6, 2025. AFP via Getty Images 'Wherever you play him, whatever surface, you know that you're going to get that fast pace the entire time, which for me I don't mind necessarily so much, because it makes me alert from the very beginning.' Advertisement Sinner is set to face off against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open final on Sunday. 'These are rare and special moments,' Sinner told reporters. 'I'm very happy.'
NDTV
05-06-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Novak Djokovic Beats Alexander Zverev, Set To Face World No. 1 Jannik Sinner In French Open Semi-Final
Novak Djokovic beat Alexander Zverev to reach the semi-final of the French Open 2025 on Wednesday in Paris, becoming the oldest man to do so at Roland Garros since 1968 at the age of 38, according to the ATP Tour website. The 38-year-old delivered a tactically astute display to prevail 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 and reach a record-extending 51st Grand Slam semi-final. Djokovic successfully deployed a more varied approach to win the match and improve to 9-5 in his Lexus ATP Head2Head series with the German. "Especially during the last game, my tactic was just to play drop shots. So I played three or four in a row... Maybe you can't see it on TV, but there is a lot of wind from one side, so it gives the sensation that you must hit twice as hard. It was important to vary the game," Novak Djokovic said after his victory over Alexander Zverev. With his 101st victory at the clay-court major, three-time champion Djokovic set a semifinal meeting with top seed Jannik Sinner, who earlier eased past Alexander Bublik in straight sets. Djokovic and Sinner are tied at 4-4 in their head-to-head record. However, Sinner has won the last three meetings between the two players. Djokovic won their only meeting on clay in 2021. Sinner, currently 17-1 on the season according to the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index, joins countryman Lorenzo Musetti in the semifinals. It is the first time in the Open Era that two Italian men have reached the semifinals of the same Grand Slam event. "Evdently, there was a lot of pressure at the end, Zverev has been one of the best players in the world over the past six years. Matches like this tonight are the reason why I still want to play and compete," he added. Djokovic is chasing his first major title since the 2023 US Open. Carlos Alcaraz, defending champion at Roland Garros, and Sinner, between them, have won each of the five that followed. Listen to the latest songs, only on
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
French Open 2025: Novak Djokovic beats Alexander Zverev, set to face Jannik Sinner in semi-final
Novak Djokovic beat Alexander Zverev to reach the semi-final of the French Open 2025 on Wednesday in Paris, becoming the oldest man to do so at Roland Garros since 1968 at the age of 38, according to the ATP Tour website. The 38-year-old delivered a tactically astute display to prevail 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 and reach a record-extending 51st Grand Slam semi-final . Djokovic successfully deployed a more varied approach to win the match and improve to 9-5 in his Lexus ATP Head2Head series with the German. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo "Especially during the last game, my tactic was just to play drop shots. So I played three or four in a row... Maybe you can't see it on TV, but there is a lot of wind from one side, so it gives the sensation that you must hit twice as hard. It was important to vary the game," Novak Djokovic said after his victory over Alexander Zverev. With his 101st victory at the clay-court major, three-time champion Djokovic set a semifinal meeting with top seed Jannik Sinner , who earlier eased past Alexander Bublik in straight sets. Live Events Djokovic and Sinner are tied at 4-4 in their head-to-head record. However, Sinner has won the last three meetings between the two players. Djokovic won their only meeting on clay in 2021. Sinner, currently 17-1 on the season according to the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index, joins countryman Lorenzo Musetti in the semifinals. It is the first time in the Open Era that two Italian men have reached the semifinals of the same Grand Slam event. "Evdently, there was a lot of pressure at the end, Zverev has been one of the best players in the world over the past six years. Matches like this tonight are the reason why I still want to play and compete," he added. Djokovic is chasing his first major title since the 2023 US Open. Carlos Alcaraz, defending champion at Roland Garros, and Sinner, between them, have won each of the five that followed.
