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(VIDEO) Monte Carlo Day 5: Novak Djokovic Bows Out, Rafael Nadal Impresses

Ubaldo Scanagatta rounds up Thursday’s action at the Monte Carlo Masters.

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There will be no showdown between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal in Monte Carlo this week.

 

Djokovic’s campaign in the tournament was ended in three sets by a determined Dominic Thiem on Thursday, who prevailed 6-7(2), 6-2, 6-3. Despite the loss, the 12-time grand slam champion is showing signs that he is returning back towards his best as he continues his comeback from an elbow injury that sidelined him last year. After the match Djokovic also addressed his current coaching situation and partnership with Marian Vajda.

There was no such problem for 10-time champion Rafael Nadal. The Spaniard required 80 minutes to defeat Karen Khachanov 6-3, 6-2. Winning 79% of the points behind his first serve and converting four out of his seven break point opportunities. Nadal will take on Thiem in the next round.

Heading into the quarter-finals of the draw, there are now only two unseeded players left. Richard Gasquet, who defeated Mischa Zverev in straight sets, and Kei Nishikori. Nishikori outlasted Italy’s Andreas Seppi 6-0, 2-6, 6-3.

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(VIDEO EXCLUSIVE) Steve Flink, Ubaldo Scanagatta Review The 2023 Wimbledon Men’s Final

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Carlos Alcaraz stopped Novak Djokovic’s attempt to win his 24th Major title with an epic 5-set win over the Serbian champion on Centre Court on Sunday

 

As the final afternoon at the 2023 Championships was progressing in a crescendo of emotions, world no. 1 Alcaraz and seven-time Wimbledon champion Djokovic fought each other in a final destined to the history books.

Ubitennis’ Editor in Chief Ubaldo Scanagatta and Hall of Famer Steve Flink break down the themes of this match as they question each other about the meaning of Alcaraz’ first triumph in SW19.

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(VIDEO EXCLUSIVE) Steve Flink, Ubaldo Scanagatta Review The 2023 Wimbledon Women’s Final

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Saturday at The All England Club saw a new Grand Slam champion be crowned.

 

Marketa Vrondrousova stunned Ons Jabeur 6-4, 6-4, to become the first unseeded women’s champion in history. The Czech’s stunning run comes 12 months after she was sidelined from the tournament due to wrist surgery. What is even more remarkable is the fact that she had only ever won two Tour-level matches on the grass before this year.

Meanwhile, Jabeur has described her latest loss as the most painful of her career. It is the second year in a row where she has had to settle for runner-up, as well as last year’s US Open. Jabeur produced a series of costly unforced errors which proved pivotal to the outcome of the match. Did nerves got the better of her? She was bidding to become the first African woman to win a major title.

Tennis Hall of Famer Steve Flink analyzes this year’s Wimbledon final alongside Ubitennis founder Ubaldo Scanagatta. The two also look ahead to the mouthwatering clash between world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz and seven-time champion Novak Djokovic.

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(VIDEO): Novak Djokovic Faces Sinner Test, Women’s Semis Take Centre Stage

Ubitennis founder Ubaldo Scanagatta is joined by hall of fame writer and commentator Steve Flink to preview Novak Djokovic against Jannik Sinner.

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Novak Djokovic will have a rematch with Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals of Wimbledon after their five set epic last year.

 

It was so near yet so far for Jannik Sinner last year as he went two sets up on Novak Djokovic before the Serb won in five sets.

This time around could be different with Novak Djokovic yet to hit top gear despite reaching the last eight.

In this video Ubaldo Scanagatta is joined by Steve Flink to discuss Jannik Sinner’s chances against Novak Djokovic as well as previewing the women’s singles semi-finals and finally talking about Carlos Alcaraz’s semi-final match with Daniil Medvedev.

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