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Djokovic gets past Baghdatis to reach Dubai final
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Defending champion Novak Djokovic edged unseeded Marcos Baghdatis 6-7 (2), 6-3, 6-4 Friday to reach the final of the Dubai Championships. … Article source: SI.com »
Youzhny tops Melzer to reach Dubai final (AP)
Mikhail Youzhny edged Jurgen Melzer 7-5, 7-6 (4) Friday to reach the final of the Dubai Championships. Youzhny reached his second final in Dubai in four years in a match that featured only one break. The seventh-seeded Youzhny will meet the winner of the other semifinal between defending champion Novak Djokovic and Marcos Baghdatis. … Article... »
Dubai Friday Preview
The semi-finals of the Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships feature World No. 2 and defending champion Novak Djokovic of Serbia against unseeded Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis and No. 7 seed Mikhail Youzhny of Russia against Austrian Jurgen Melzer. ] … Article source: atpworldtour.com »
Defending champ Djokovic wins in Dubai (AP)
Defending champion Novak Djokovic rallied past Ivan Ljubicic 2-6, 6-4, 6-0 Thursday to advance to the semifinals at the Dubai Championships. Djokovic was down a set and 4-4 against former finalist Ivan Ljubicic, who had 14 aces. But Djokovic won the next eight games and will play Marcos Baghdatis. “After losing the first set... »
Djokovic, Murray Win Openers; Baghdatis Ousts Simon
Marcos Baghdatis overcame a tough challenge at the Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships on Monday, beating French No. 8 seed Gilles Simon 7-6(3), 6-4 for a place in the second round. It was the pair’s first meeting in nearly three years. ] … Article source: atpworldtour.com »
Djokovic Opens Title Defence; Baghdatis Ousts Simon
Marcos Baghdatis overcame a tough challenge at the Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships on Monday, beating French No. 8 seed Gilles Simon 7-6(3), 6-4 for a place in the second round. It was the pair’s first meeting in nearly three years. ] … Article source: atpworldtour.com »
Baghdatis Ousts Eighth Seed Simon
Marcos Baghdatis overcame a tough challenge at the Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships on Monday, beating French No. 8 seed Gilles Simon 7-6(3), 6-4 for a place in the second round. It was the pair’s first meeting in nearly three years. ] … Article source: atpworldtour.com »
Tsonga Powers Through; Zverev Upsets Fourth Seed Robredo
Second-round play at the Open 13 in Marseille on Wednesday saw Michael Llodra defeat No. 7 seed Marcos Baghdatis and World No. 92 Mischa Zverev upset No. 4 seed Tommy Robredo. ] … Article source: atpworldtour.com »
Top Seeds Knowle-Lindstedt Advance In Marseille
Top seeds Julian Knowle and Robert Lindstedt enjoyed a winning start to their Open 13 campaign with a 6-4, 7-6(3) victory over French-Cypriot duo Thierry Ascione and Marcos Baghdatis Tuesday at the ATP World Tour 250 indoor hard-court tennis tournament in Marseille. ] … Article source: atpworldtour.com »
Baghdatis, Serra Make Confident Starts In Marseille
Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis got off to a strong start on Monday at the Open 13, easing past German Daniel Brands 6-3, 6-2 to reach the second round at the ATP World Tour 250 indoor hard-court tournament in Marseille. Baghdatis capitalised on three of his seven break point opportunities during the 68-minute match. [[More Tennis News... »