The big Novak Djokovic – Daniil Medvedev semifinal clash was matching the hype until the Russian retired at 6-4, 6-7(6).

Djokovic dropped the first then won the breaker before Medvedev retired with a leg injury, denying a third set.

“I really hope that his injury is nothing too serious,” said Djokovic after. “I know Daniil, he’s a great guy, he’s a fighter, he’s a big competitor. He wouldn’t retire a match if …

Iga Swiatek was back in action after a day and the world No. 1 put a stop to the American qualifier Caty McNally’s run with a 6-4, 6-4 win to reach the Ostrava semifinals.

“It was definitely physical,” Swiatek said. “At the beginning of the second set I could feel my energy level went down a little bit. I’m pretty happy I got it back again and I could use my …

The super semifinal showdown in Astana between Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev was set on Friday.

Djokovic won his 14th straight at tournament level cruising last Karen Khachanov 6-4, 6-3 to reach his sixth semifinal of the season.

“I didn’t play as well from the baseline as I did in the first two matches, but still it was enough,” said Djokovic. “I managed to produce some good tennis when it was the …

After just two rounds of play in Ostrava, just one Top 8 seed remains, and that is world No. 1 Iga Swiatek.

Today, three more top seeds fell. World No. 4 Anett Kontaveit retired down 7-6, 1-0 to Tereza Martincova due to a lower back injury.

No. 4 seed Maria Sakkari would also bow out, losing to American upstart Alycia Parks 5-7, 7-5, 7-5. Parks, just 21, is into her first career …

Novak Djokovic has now won his last 13 matches as the Serb rolled past former US Open quarterfinal Botic Van De Zandschulp 6-3, 6-1.

Djokovic has dropped just six games in four sets thus far and he’s won his last 13 matches in tournament play, and hasn’t dropped serve in his last 3.

“I think my serve worked very well when I needed to get out of the trouble in the first …

While Carlos Alcaraz lost in his post-US Open tournament opener, Iga Swiatek was victorious. The top seed gained a retirement from Ajla Tomljanovic who had to stop down 7-5, 2-all due to a left knee issue in Ostrava.

The Australian came from 4-1 down in the first and was pushing the world No. 1.

“I’ve had a three-week break from playing matches, and after such an intense time it seems like a …

Novak Djokovic opened play at the ATP 500 event in Astana Wednesday in Kazakhstan and dominated Cristian Garin 6-1, 6-1 to reach the second round.

The Serb, who just won Tel Aviv on Sunday, has now won his last 12 matches in tournament play.

“From the start to the end, a great performance,” said Djokovic. “Playing in a new tournament, different conditions, the first match is never easy. Obviously you are …

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek opens her 2022 fall indoor campaign this week in Ostrava. It’s her first event since her title in New York.

“It gave me the feeling I can win in any conditions,” Swiatek said of her win last month. “Even though I’m not feeling perfectly, I can still perform well and put pressure on my opponents.”

The US Open champion is joined by Paula Badosa, Anett Kontaveit and …

US Open finalist Casper Rudd is the top seed this week in Tokyo. The Norwegian is joined by Nick Kyrgios and US Open semifinals Frances Tiafoe.

Overall, the event boasts four players in the Top 20 with Taylor Fritz also entered.

Denis Shapovalov, Dan Evans, Borna Coric and Japanese No. 1 and Seoul winner Yoshihito Nishioka will also be featured. Projected No. 2 seed Cameron Norrie had to withdraw.

Ruud is slated …

A trio of US Open champions will lead the field this week for the ATP 500 event in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Fresh off a second straight title, Novak Djokovic brings an 11-match tournament win streak into Kazakhstan but the Serb may have to deal with the last two US Open champions, Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev.

Alcaraz will play his first tournament match since his incredible US Open title run last month.

Medvedev …

Barbora Krejcikova returned to the winner circle for the first time in over a year besting home favorite Anett Kontaveit 6-2, 6-3 in Tallin, Estonia.

The win was Krejcikova’s fourth of her career and first since Prague in July of 2021.

“Really proud how I was able to bring my best performance for the final,” Krejcikova said. “I was expecting that Anett is going to play fast and she would try …

Roger Federer has retired but Swiss players are still winning titles!

Today in Bulgaria, Marc-Andrea Huesler collected his first career ATP title topping Holger Rune 6-4, 7-6(8). He’s the first man from his country to win a title since Federer won Basel back in 2019.

The 26-year-old Huesler had never before played in an ATP final and wasn’t even in the Top 100 a month ago. But the 6-foot-5 Swiss made the …

Yoshihito Nishioka put a punctuation on a fantastic week on Seoul capturing the title over Denis Shapovalov 6-4, 7-6(5) in just under two hours.

The 27-year-old lefty rallied from a break down in the third and took the breaker to win his second career title.

“This week was amazing for me,” Nishioka said. “I played very well on the court, my mentality and attitude. I just focused on the play, which was …

Playing in her first tournament since his Wimbledon title, Novak Djokovic rolled to the Tel Aviv title posting a 6-3, 6-4 win today over Marin Cilic in the final.

The Serb didn’t drop a set en route to the 89th title of his career, third of the year (and third on a different surface).

“I played some very good tennis, I think. I [didn’t] drop a set the entire week,” Djokovic added. …

Novak Djokovic will make his first appearance in a tour-level event since Wimbledon this week in Tel Aviv.

The former No. 1 will be part of Israel’s first pro ATP event since 1996. Djokovic is joined by Diego Schwartzman, Marin Cilic, Sebastian Korda and Botic Van De Zandschulp.

Djokovic has a bye and then would face either Thiago Monteiro or Pablo Andujar. Djokovic could face Schwartzman in the semifinals.

Former US Open champion …