Shapovalov

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Novak Djokovic Downs Denis Shapovalov, Sets Medvedev ... (ATP Tour)

Novak Djokovic came through some staunch resistance from Denis Shapovalov on Friday at the Adelaide International 1, where the Serbian pulled away to ...

“He’s definitely one of the best players in the world for the past five years. 1 in the world, so he’s someone I respect a lot. The Serbian leads 8-4 lead in his ATP Head2Head series with the World No. The top seed’s combination of tireless defence and penetrating attack appeared to have ground Shapovalov down after he broke for 2-1 in the second, but the Canadian hit back with some sharp returning to level at 3-3. Shapovalov was left to rue not converting those chances, however, as the top-seeded Serbian made no mistake with a break point of his own to move 5-3 ahead before serving out for the set. “I actually think that the scoreline maybe doesn't speak enough today about the matchup,” said Djokovic in his post-match press conference.

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Novak Djokovic records 100th career win in Australia with victory ... (Tennis Magazine)

It's the fourth country that Djokovic has won 100 or more matches in after the U.S., U.K. and France.

But there was one more three-game swing and it went to Djokovic, who held, broke and held one last time to close the Canadian out after an hour and 55 minutes on court. Adelaide, Australia

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Djokovic to Adelaide International semi-final over Shapovalov (TennisUpToDate.com)

Novak Djokovic faced stiff resistance from Denis Shapovalov in Adelaide but he was able to outplay the Canadian to take the match in two sets 6-3 6-4.

The second one opened with Djokovic taking an early break but Shapovalov also pulled it back not long after that. It was 5-3 for Novak and he proceeded to end the et 6-3. Djokovic expected a really tough matchup against Shapovalov because the Canadian generally plays him quite close.

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Summary and highlights of Novak Djokovic 2-0 Dennis Shapovalov ... (VAVEL.com)

Novak Djokovic qualifies for the semifinal round where he will meet Daniil Medvedev.

Nole said goodbye to 2022 by winning the ATP Finals, being finalist of the ATP in Paris and playing an exhibition in the United Arab Emirates. Shapovalov closed 2022 by winning Canada's first Davis Cup and also won the first match of the final against Australian Kokkinakis. This Friday will start with the first quarterfinal match between Japan's Nishioka and local Popyrin on court 1, the other ATP category matches will be played on center court, in the second part of the schedule the young Sinner will play against the American Sebastian Korda. Don't miss any details of the match with VAVEL's minute-by-minute live online coverage. 1º Set Novak Djokovic (6-3) Dennis Shapovalov See you all again!

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Novak Djokovic eases to Shapovalov victory to set up Daniil ... (Daily Express)

Novak Djokovic defeated Denis Shapovalov to advance to the Adelaide International semi-final.

Shapovalov was in even more trouble during his next service game as he managed to save three more break points before Djokovic finally converted the fourth, sitting down at the change of ends with a 5-4 lead. The world No 18 was leading 40-30 on serve in the next game when he suddenly hit two double faults to find himself facing a break point, taken by the Serb who then served out the first set 6-3 after exactly an hour. [Novak Djokovic](/latest/novak-djokovic) set up a highly-anticipated encounter with [Daniil Medvedev](/latest/daniil-medvedev) as he dispatched Denis Shapovalov 6-3 6-4 in an hour and 55 minutes at the Adelaide International.

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Novak's classy move after Aus Open sharpener (Wide World of Sports)

The 21-time grand slam champion overcame Canada's Denis Shapovalov 6-3, 6-4 to set up what promises to be an exhilarating semi-final against former world No.1 ...

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Djokovic tops Shapovalov in Adelaide; Fernandez out in Auckland ... (tenniscanada.com)

Denis Shapovalov and Leylah Fernandez were beaten in their respective quarter-finals on Friday, with Shapovalov falling to Novak Djokovic.

Fernandez had multiple chances to reclaim the break but was unable to convert any of her three break points in Bonaventure’s next two service games. Fernandez had a chance to break back again as Bonaventure served for the opening set but was unable to convert. She faced eight break points in the match and only managed to save four. Shapovalov had another break opportunity at 2-2 but was again unable to convert. Over in Auckland, Fernandez became Ysaline Bonaventure’s second Canadian victim in a row. He also converted just one of his four break point chances.

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Djokovic downs Shapovalov to set up Adelaide semi with Medvedev (News24)

Top seed Novak Djokovic battled past dangerous Canadian Denis Shapovalov with a high-octane performance Friday to set up an Adelaide International ...

"I haven't dropped a set yet. "I'm pretty happy I didn't go three sets with her." Hopefully, I'll keep going like that." I'm definitely pleased with the way I fought tonight." "I didn't start the way I wanted to... "Never easy to play your compatriot.

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