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Straits Times
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Italian Cobolli to face Rublev in Hamburg final
Tennis - Hamburg European Open - Am Rothenbaum, Hamburg, Germany - May 23, 2025 Italy's Flavio Cobolli in action during his semi final match against Argentina's Tomas Martin Etcheverry REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer HAMBURG, Germany - Italy's Flavio Cobolli came from a set down to battle past Tomas Etcheverry of Argentina and reach the Hamburg Open final with a 2-6 7-5 6-4 win on Friday. With the French Open starting on Sunday, Cobolli dug deep to come from 3-1 behind in the second set before reaching his second final of the season in which he will face Andrey Rublev. The Russian third seed, a winner in Hamburg in 2020 and losing finalist in 2019, eased past Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada 6-1 6-4 and will now bid for his second title of the season after winning the Qatar Open. Claycourt specialist Etcheverry earned his first break points in the sixth game and he converted on the third opportunity to go 4-2 up. He then broke Cobolli, ranked 35th in the world, when the erratic Italian - who had 18 unforced errors at that stage, three times as many as his opponent - double-faulted on Etcheverry's third set point. Etcheverry initially kept up the pressure, hitting the ball deep, with one shot landing flat on the baseline to break his opponent again and go 3-1 up. Cobolli, however, was not done, cutting down his error count and pinning Etcheverry to the baseline with longer rallies. He twice broke the world number 55 to go 6-5 up and held serve to grab the second set. The third went with serve until Cobolli broke to go 5-4 up, going on to reach the biggest final of his career on his first match point. Rublev enjoyed an easier semi-final, breaking his opponent twice in the first set. He broke again to go 5-4 up in the second and comfortably held serve to reach the final. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Advertiser
13-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Coach Murray, Djokovic part ways ahead of French Open
Andy Murray will no longer coach 24-time grand slam champion Novak Djokovic, with the pair's high-profile partnership coming to an end after only six months, the Briton's team has announced. Djokovic appointed fellow former world No.1 Murray ahead of this year's Australian Open and the Serb said at the Qatar Open in February he would continue working with Murray for an indefinite period. However, the partnership will now end as Djokovic looks to arrest a dip in form during the clay season by competing in the Geneva Open next week, ahead of his quest for a fourth French Open title when Roland Garros gets underway on May 25. "Thanks to Novak for the unbelievable opportunity to work together and thanks to his team for all their hard work over the past six months," Murray said in a statement. "I wish Novak all the best for the rest of the season." Djokovic, who won 25 of his 36 matches against Murray, said he was grateful for his former rival's hard work and support in their short spell together. "I really enjoyed deepening our friendship together," Djokovic added. Djokovic reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open in January before injury ended his campaign. He made the Miami Open final in March but his bid for a 100th tour-level title ended in a defeat by Jakub Mensik. The Serb, who turns 38 three days before the year's second grand slam begins, has been woefully out of form since that Miami defeat and was beaten in his opening matches at Masters tournaments in Monte Carlo and Madrid last month. He was expected to jumpstart his clay campaign in Rome before returning to Paris, where he won Olympic gold last year, but skipped the ongoing Italian Open without giving a reason. Djokovic accepted a wildcard for the May 18-24 Geneva Open. Andy Murray will no longer coach 24-time grand slam champion Novak Djokovic, with the pair's high-profile partnership coming to an end after only six months, the Briton's team has announced. Djokovic appointed fellow former world No.1 Murray ahead of this year's Australian Open and the Serb said at the Qatar Open in February he would continue working with Murray for an indefinite period. However, the partnership will now end as Djokovic looks to arrest a dip in form during the clay season by competing in the Geneva Open next week, ahead of his quest for a fourth French Open title when Roland Garros gets underway on May 25. "Thanks to Novak for the unbelievable opportunity to work together and thanks to his team for all their hard work over the past six months," Murray said in a statement. "I wish Novak all the best for the rest of the season." Djokovic, who won 25 of his 36 matches against Murray, said he was grateful for his former rival's hard work and support in their short spell together. "I really enjoyed deepening our friendship together," Djokovic added. Djokovic reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open in January before injury ended his campaign. He made the Miami Open final in March but his bid for a 100th tour-level title ended in a defeat by Jakub Mensik. The Serb, who turns 38 three days before the year's second grand slam begins, has been woefully out of form since that Miami defeat and was beaten in his opening matches at Masters tournaments in Monte Carlo and Madrid last month. He was expected to jumpstart his clay campaign in Rome before returning to Paris, where he won Olympic gold last year, but skipped the ongoing Italian Open without giving a reason. Djokovic accepted a wildcard for the May 18-24 Geneva Open. Andy Murray will no longer coach 24-time grand slam champion Novak Djokovic, with the pair's high-profile partnership coming to an end after only six months, the Briton's team has announced. Djokovic appointed fellow former world No.1 Murray ahead of this year's Australian Open and the Serb said at the Qatar Open in February he would continue working with Murray for an indefinite period. However, the partnership will now end as Djokovic looks to arrest a dip in form during the clay season by competing in the Geneva Open next week, ahead of his quest for a fourth French Open title when Roland Garros gets underway on May 25. "Thanks to Novak for the unbelievable opportunity to work together and thanks to his team for all their hard work over the past six months," Murray said in a statement. "I wish Novak all the best for the rest of the season." Djokovic, who won 25 of his 36 matches against Murray, said he was grateful for his former rival's hard work and support in their short spell together. "I really enjoyed deepening our friendship together," Djokovic added. Djokovic reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open in January before injury ended his campaign. He made the Miami Open final in March but his bid for a 100th tour-level title ended in a defeat by Jakub Mensik. The Serb, who turns 38 three days before the year's second grand slam begins, has been woefully out of form since that Miami defeat and was beaten in his opening matches at Masters tournaments in Monte Carlo and Madrid last month. He was expected to jumpstart his clay campaign in Rome before returning to Paris, where he won Olympic gold last year, but skipped the ongoing Italian Open without giving a reason. Djokovic accepted a wildcard for the May 18-24 Geneva Open. Andy Murray will no longer coach 24-time grand slam champion Novak Djokovic, with the pair's high-profile partnership coming to an end after only six months, the Briton's team has announced. Djokovic appointed fellow former world No.1 Murray ahead of this year's Australian Open and the Serb said at the Qatar Open in February he would continue working with Murray for an indefinite period. However, the partnership will now end as Djokovic looks to arrest a dip in form during the clay season by competing in the Geneva Open next week, ahead of his quest for a fourth French Open title when Roland Garros gets underway on May 25. "Thanks to Novak for the unbelievable opportunity to work together and thanks to his team for all their hard work over the past six months," Murray said in a statement. "I wish Novak all the best for the rest of the season." Djokovic, who won 25 of his 36 matches against Murray, said he was grateful for his former rival's hard work and support in their short spell together. "I really enjoyed deepening our friendship together," Djokovic added. Djokovic reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open in January before injury ended his campaign. He made the Miami Open final in March but his bid for a 100th tour-level title ended in a defeat by Jakub Mensik. The Serb, who turns 38 three days before the year's second grand slam begins, has been woefully out of form since that Miami defeat and was beaten in his opening matches at Masters tournaments in Monte Carlo and Madrid last month. He was expected to jumpstart his clay campaign in Rome before returning to Paris, where he won Olympic gold last year, but skipped the ongoing Italian Open without giving a reason. Djokovic accepted a wildcard for the May 18-24 Geneva Open.
Deccan Herald
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Deccan Herald
Coach Murray and Djokovic part ways ahead of French Open
Djokovic appointed fellow former world number one Murray ahead of this year's Australian Open and the Serb said at the Qatar Open in February that he would continue working with Murray for an indefinite period.
West Australian
13-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Coach Murray, Djokovic part ways ahead of French Open
Andy Murray will no longer coach 24-time grand slam champion Novak Djokovic, with the pair's high-profile partnership coming to an end after only six months, the Briton's team has announced. Djokovic appointed fellow former world No.1 Murray ahead of this year's Australian Open and the Serb said at the Qatar Open in February he would continue working with Murray for an indefinite period. However, the partnership will now end as Djokovic looks to arrest a dip in form during the clay season by competing in the Geneva Open next week, ahead of his quest for a fourth French Open title when Roland Garros gets underway on May 25. "Thanks to Novak for the unbelievable opportunity to work together and thanks to his team for all their hard work over the past six months," Murray said in a statement. "I wish Novak all the best for the rest of the season." Djokovic, who won 25 of his 36 matches against Murray, said he was grateful for his former rival's hard work and support in their short spell together. "I really enjoyed deepening our friendship together," Djokovic added.
Perth Now
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Coach Murray, Djokovic part ways ahead of French Open
Andy Murray will no longer coach 24-time grand slam champion Novak Djokovic, with the pair's high-profile partnership coming to an end after only six months, the Briton's team has announced. Djokovic appointed fellow former world No.1 Murray ahead of this year's Australian Open and the Serb said at the Qatar Open in February he would continue working with Murray for an indefinite period. However, the partnership will now end as Djokovic looks to arrest a dip in form during the clay season by competing in the Geneva Open next week, ahead of his quest for a fourth French Open title when Roland Garros gets underway on May 25. "Thanks to Novak for the unbelievable opportunity to work together and thanks to his team for all their hard work over the past six months," Murray said in a statement. "I wish Novak all the best for the rest of the season." Djokovic, who won 25 of his 36 matches against Murray, said he was grateful for his former rival's hard work and support in their short spell together. "I really enjoyed deepening our friendship together," Djokovic added.
