Radek Stepanek
Crampy Djokovic Survives
Novak Djokovic just survived a heart-racing four-hour, 44-minute, five-set test, winning 7-6 (7-2) in a tie-break in the final set. Djokovic survived a two-set-to-one deficit and cramps in both legs.
"The match is unforgettable, I hope you enjoyed it, thanks for coming," Djokovic said at the end.
We'll have so much more shortly.
Djokovic Pushes it to the Fifth
A barn-burner at Louis Armstrong: Novak Djokovic has won the fourth set 7-5 in a remarkably challenging second round match against the gangly veteran Radek Stepanek. They’ve been on the court for 3 hours and 45 minutes and both players are feeling it. Djokovic had a trainer come out twice in the third and Stepanek called for the medical assistance at 4-5 in the fourth set.
By the way, Djokovic never makes it easy. At Wimbledon alone, he played in 10 tie-breaks during his trip to the Semis. I'll keep you updated.
Henin Dominating, Djokovic in a Thriller
The Ahsha Rolle story is over, as Marat Safin's sister Dinara Safina put her away in straight sets. Justine Henin once again rolled in straight sets, 6-0, 6-2. She's trounced her opponents 36-9 through three rounds.
Novak Djokovic and the grisly Czech veteran Radek Stepanek are playing a thrilling match at Louis Armstrong. Stepanek took the first set in a tie-break, Djokovic took the second in a tie-break and Stepanek is up a break in the third. Djokovic's serve is iffy, but he's showed no nerves on big points. Stay with the match here.







