Novak Djokovic, Simona Halep Win Italian Open Titles
Novak Djokovic apologized for inadvertently hitting a lineswoman after he struck a ball in anger Sunday, misconduct that resulted in the worldâs top-ranked male tennis player and overwhelming favorite at the U. S. Open being defaulted out of his fourth-round match and out of the tournament. In January 2019, Djokovic defeated Nadal to claim a record seventh Australian Open singles title and his 15th overall major championship, breaking a tie with Pete Sampras for third-most all time. He added to his total by beating Federer in a thrilling five-set Wimbledon final that summer, though his run at the season's final Grand Slam, the U. S. Open, came to a disappointing end when he retired from his fourth-round match vs. Wawrinka due to a shoulder injury. At 5 hours and 53 minutes, the match was the longest final in Open Era Grand Slam history, as well as the longest match in Australian Open history, surpassing the 5-hour and 14-minute 2009 semi-final between Nadal and Fernando Verdasco....