Thomaz Bellucci retired from pro tennis after this year's Rio Open. The 35-year-old says it was Rafael Nadal who was his most difficult opponent. He recalls bageling Djokovic in one set at the 2016 Rome Masters.
Novak Djokovic toppled Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-0, 7-6 in the Rome Masters final. The serb clinched a 38th ATP title in the 14th season. He was the second most successful player after Rafael Nadal.
Novak Djokovic beat Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-3 in Rome Masters semi-final. World No. 1 becomes fifth player with 1000 ATP wins. Novak will face Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final at Foro Italico.
Novak Djokovic beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-5, 7-6 in Rome Masters quarter-final. Novak won 14 points more, defending three out of five break points and stealing Felix's serve five times from eight opportunities. World no. 1 will face Casper Ruud in the semi-final at Foro Italico.
Novak Djokovic defeated Stan Wawrinka 6-2, 6-3 at the Rome Masters. The Serb extended his incredible run to the 16th quarter-final of the Masters 1000 series. Novak claimed 23 more points more than Stan, serving at 75% and defending three out of four break chances. The Swiss suffered five breaks from seven chances to seal the deal in 75 minutes.
Novak Djokovic beat Maxime Cressy 7-6 6-4 in the Paris Masters final. The Serb has won 56 Masters 1000 finals, three more than Rafael Nadal. The Big 3 are the only players with 50 Masters 1000 titles. Novak won the Rome Masters title in Rome and Paris Masters runner-up in 2012.
Novak Djokovic beat Maxime Cressy 7-6, 6-4 to reach the last eight of the Paris Masters. Novak beat Karen Khachanov in the third round to reach quarter-finals. Novaks Djokov won the Rome Masters and Paris Masters final this year. The Serb finished runner-up to Holger Rune in Paris, but lost the final to Rune.
