Novak Djokovic wins extraordinary point on way to battling win
And how about this from Novak Djokovic. An astonishing point as he broke Bergs for the second time in the second set, on his way to closing out the match.
Jamie Braidwood9 October 2025 13:42
GAME, SET AND MATCH! Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 Zizou Bergs
“MAN, I’VE GOTTA STOP IDOLISING YOU” says Bergs to Djokovic as he walked towards him at the net.
Hilarious, but also telling. Bergs was bidding to reach his first ATP Masters semi-final. Djokovic is through to his 80th at this level.
But that was a fun match, particularly at the end of the second set.
Jamie Braidwood9 October 2025 13:40
GAME, SET AND MATCH! Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 Zizou Bergs
Long from Bergs on the backhand! Djokovic will get a look at a third match point. Djokovic clips the baseline on the backhand, and Bergs launches into the flying forehand…
BUT IT FLIES LONG! DJOKOVIC IS THROUGH!
Jamie Braidwood9 October 2025 13:39
*Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-5 Zizou Bergs
Incredible from Bergs! He turns defence into attack as he pulls Djokovic in and finds the forehand pass, whipping it cross-court.
Suddenly the Belgian has a break-back point. Djokovic finds a big first serve out wide and Bergs can’t keep the return in play!
Jamie Braidwood9 October 2025 13:37
*Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-5 Zizou Bergs
Bergs puts a simple backhand down the line into the net. There’s been some good flashes from Bergs, but also too many mistakes.
It gives Djokovic two match points. Oof. Djokovic nets on the first, again looking off-balance and gasping heavily.
A second match point: Bergs digs in and saves that too! Brilliant return from the Belgian, who also saved two match points in his win over Gabriel Diallo in the fourth round!
Jamie Braidwood9 October 2025 13:35
BREAK! *Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-5 Zizou Bergs
UNREAL! On 30-30, Bergs has five – FIVE – chances on the overhead to put Djokovic away. Djokovic keeps on making them, while hanging up another high ball. Finally, Bergs misses on the forehand crosscourt.
It brings up break point, and Djokovic takes it as Bergs hits out. An unravelling from the Belgian but wow, the resistance and resilience from Djokovic. Point of the tournament.
Jamie Braidwood9 October 2025 13:29
BREAK! Novak Djokovic 6-3 5-5 Zizou Bergs*
WOW! Bergs flashes the winner into open court, with Djokovic putting a soft serve into play. Suddenly Bergs is back in business and Djokovic yells at his box while covering his mouth. He looks absolutely furious.
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Jamie Braidwood9 October 2025 13:24
*Novak Djokovic 6-3 5-4 Zizou Bergs
It’s MASSIVE from Bergs! Djokovic looked to outlast him on the baseline rally but Bergs explodes into action on the backhand and then drags Djokovic in with the drop shot. He wins a sensational scrambling point to bring up two break points.
Jamie Braidwood9 October 2025 13:23
*Novak Djokovic 6-3 5-4 Zizou Bergs
Oh, hello! Bergs goes bid and finds a stunning return, to get to 0-30.
Jamie Braidwood9 October 2025 13:21
BREAK! *Novak Djokovic 6-3 5-4 Zizou Bergs
Bergs rushes in and launches himself into a flying smash – but Djokovic reads where it’s going and steers the backhand winner down the line.
Bergs goes long on the next point – and now faces 0-30. He goes for a big second serve and suddenly faces two break points.
Djokovic takes it and clenches his fist! Bergs came into the net but Djokovic produced the dipping backhand, with Bergs unable to return.
What a pivotal game. How Bergs would like to have that smash back.
Jamie Braidwood9 October 2025 13:18
