It is the first round match-up of the Australian Open that brings one word to everyone’s minds: popcorn. Six-time champion Novak Djokovic will begin his title defence against the player he battled to save five match points against just last week in Doha. Fernando Verdasco pushed the World No. 2 to the limit in their semi-final at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open, but the Serbian dug his heels in to win the match. The next day, he claimed the title with a win over World No. 1 Andy Murray, avenging his loss at the ATP Finals last November in London. Second-seeded Djokovic was handed a tricky opener against the veteran Spaniard, and he knows it. “I just see it as a...
ATP World Tour Uncovered presented by Peugeot takes you behind the scenes of the 25th edition of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha, including interviews with Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic, Tomas Berdych and Jo-Wilf
Greatness Within, the new ATP World Tour global marketing campaign, comes under the spotlight of ATP World Tour Uncovered presented by Peugeot, with insight from Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic and Tomas Berdych.
Revenge was sweet for Novak Djokovic on Saturday at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open. Just six weeks removed from relinquishing the year-end No. 1 throne and ATP Finals title to Andy Murray, the Serbian notched a 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 victory in the Doha final. Djokovic successfully defended his title in the Qatari capital, improving to an impressive 20-0 against his rival when winning the first set. After watching Murray wrestle away the top spot in the Emirates ATP Rankings, the World No. 2 was eager to make an early statement to open 2017. "Best scenario I could ask for at the beginning of the season," said Djokovic. "Playing all five matches in this tournament and then three hours against the No....