Archive for category: Nikolay Davydenko
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Fish, Verdasco and Chardy advance to the second round of US Open
American player Mardy Fish reached the second round of the 2012 US Open as he overcame Japanese player Go Soeda in straight sets 7-6 7-6 6-3. Fish waited till the ninth game of the first set to get the first break of the match. However, at 5-4 up he then [...] -
Davydenko defeats Dolgopolov in first round of Cincinnati, Cilic also through
Marin Cilic and Nikolay Davydenko advance to the second round of Cincinnati. Mayer, Levine, Andujar, and Seppi also win their first round matches. Thirteenth seed Ukrainian Alexandr Dolgopolov, who conquered Washington a couple of weeks ago, was helpless against the experienced Russian Nikolay Davydenko. Former No. 3 crushed Dolgopolov in [...] -
Olympics: Nishikori Battles Past Davydenko in the Second Round
In a tightly contested battle between the wily veteran Nikolay Davydenko of Russia against the up-and-coming Japanese no. 1 Kei Nishikori, the two seem evenly matched from the start. The pair raced to a score of 4-4 in the first set before rain delayed the match. After the skies over [...] -
Cilic beats Melzer, Davydenko overcomes Stepanek at the Olympics
Marin Cilic and Nikolay Davydenko proceed to the second round of the London Olympic tournament without giving away a set. World No. 14 Croat Cilic, who was victorious on grass courts of Queen’s Club a month ago, fought a hard battle against Austrian Jurgen Melzer in the first set. It [...] -
Murray superb performance against Davydenko
British no.1 Andy Murray showed no signs of weakness as he stormed to an excellent 6-1 6-1 6-4 win over Russia’s Nikolay Davydenko in today’s first round encounter at Wimbledon. Murray, who could be the first Brit to win this precious trophy since Fred Perry prevailed in 1936, played some [...] -
Murray Drama Queen or King of the Court?
This summer serves up an absolute feast of British sport, with Wimbledon providing a tasty filler between the football European Championship and the upcoming London Olympics. After England limped out of the football tournament on Sunday, the sporting expectations of the nation arguably turn to Andy Murray. So we find [...] -
Almagro to play Baker in Nice final
The dream comeback doesn’t seem to end for the American Brian Baker after he booked himself a final spot at the Nice Open after defeating Russia’s Nikolay Davydenko 6-7 (5) 6-4 6-2. This will be the first ever ATP Tour final for Baker, who got handed a wild card for [...] -
Almagro to face Simon in Nice semis
Defending champion Nicolas Almagro will play against the Frenchman Gilles Simon for the final spot at the Nice Open. Spanish 3rd seed Almagro overcame Belgian Steve Darcis in straight sets 6-4 6-4 and no.2 seed Gilles Simon of France eliminated Brazilian qualifier Thomaz Bellucci 7-5 6-0 to book his place [...] -
Baker’s big comeback in Nice, sets up semifinal match against Davydenko
American qualifier Brian Baker is on his way to a dream comeback after he moved into the Nice Open semifinals by defeating Russia’s Mikhail Kukushkin 4-6 6-3 7-6 (4). Baker, who was once considered one of the most talented players on tour, has reached the boy’s Roland Garros singles final [...] -
Davydenko beats Isner for a place in Nice SFs
Former world no.3 Nikolay Davydenko moved into the Nice Open semifinals after beating American top seed John Isner 6-4 7-6 (4). Isner had his chances throughout the match, but couldn’t convert any of the three break points he had. Davydenko managed to take his opponent’s serve once in the first [...] -
Nadal destroys Davydenko in Madrid
Second seed Spaniard Rafael Nadal won his opening match at the Mutua Madrid Open after defeating Russia’s Nikolay Davydenko 6-2 6-2 in 1 hour and 20 minutes. Nadal struck in the third game of the first set and then again in the 5th to go up a double break. Davydenko [...] -
Isner beats Davydenko, Raonic ousts Clement
The 10th seed American John Isner came back from a set down to beat the Russian Nikolay Davydenko 2-6 6-3 6-4 in the second round of the Miami Tennis Masters. Isner, who reached the Indian Wells Final last week, where he lost to Federer, will play Florian Mayer of Germany [...] -
Davydenko beats Blake, Bellucci loses in Miami
Nikolay Davydenko of Russia beat the American James Blake in the first round of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami 4-6 6-4 6-4. Davydenko, who won the title here in 2008, defeating Nadal in the final, will meet the Indian Wells finalist John Isner in round two. The Brazilian Thomaz [...]
