Viktor had a good start in the Italian Open taking place in Rome this week. In the first round Vik overcame local hero Filippo Volandri in three sets. Parts of the match were really good and it seems like Viktor is getting back to his best form just in time before the French Open. In the 2nd round he will face world number 5 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga from France. It will be a hard test for Viktors game – good luck!
Madrid: Viktor overcomes Young
Viktor had a good start in the Mutua Madrid Open. He overcame in his first round match American Donald Young (ATP no. 50) in three sets. Vik was very happy with his performance in particular with the 1st and 3rd set. "This was real good clay court tennis", meant Viktor after the match. His second round opponent will be the winner of the match between Thoamsz Belluci and Richard Gasquet. Both are strong clay courters and a good test for Viktors preparation on his way to Roland Garros.
Bucharest: 4th seed Viktor starts today
In the 2nd round fourth seed Viktor awaits Matthias Bachinger from Germany, who overcame F. Volandri in the previous round. Viktor and "Bachi" have already played each other in Doha this year. Viktor won in straight sets 7/6 6/1 and this should make him confident. You can follow the match on the tournaments web site by clicking here.
Monte Carlo: Viktor starts well into clay court season
Monte Carlo. Viktor has opened the European clay court swing of the ATP World Tour with a promising performance against J.R. Lisnard of France in the 1st round of the Rolex Masters . From the beginning Vik dominated the match with aggressive baseline tennis, also his serve was working very well. It was striking to note how determinated and positive Viktor acted on court – probably the result of the good preparation with his team for the 2nd quarter of the season! Click here to read more.
Viktor opens adidas flagship store
Belgrade. Viktor gives his testimonial to the new adidas flagship store which opened in Belgrade last week. The Serbian tennis star enjoyed the opening ceremony and had a good time with all the visitors. Subsequent to the opening Viktor gave an autograph session for the numerous fans who joined the adidas event. Click on the PHOTO section at the sidebar to see more pics.
Czech Republik defeated Serbia 4/1
World No. 7 Tomas Berdych led the Czech Republic into the Davis Cup semi-finals after winning his third match of the weekend on Sunday. Having won in singles on Friday and teamed with Radek Stepanek for victory on Saturday, the 26 year old gave his team an unassailable 3-1 lead by edging unlucky Janko Tipsarevic 7-6(6), 7-6(6), 7-6(7). The "dead rubber" between Vik and Lukas Rosol ended 7/6 7/5 for the Czech.
This week Vik will rest for 2 or 3 days before he starts with his preparation for the upcoming Masters Series tournament in Monte Carlo.
Davis Cup – Serbia is down 2/1
The doubles nomination was a bit of a sureprise. Nenad Zimonjic teamed up with Ilija Bozoljac to face Thomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek who endured a five-hour, seven-minute defeat to Janko Tipsarevic on the opening day’s play in Prague, but demonstrated the depths of his endurance to return Saturday. The Czech team played really strong and defeated the Serbians in straight sets 6/4 6/2 7/6 and have now won 5 Davis Cup rubbers in a row.
The first match on Sunday will play Janko Tipsarevic versus Thomas Berdych. In case Janko wins his match Viktor has the pressure at 2 all to play the decisive match which brings back memories to the Davis Cup Final 2010. Good luck!
Davis Cup: Viktor plays opening match versus Berdych
There is no break for Viktor. After the American Hard Court tournaments in Indian Wells and Miami Viktor had to head straight to Prag where the Davis Cup quarter finals are taking place. The draw is done and Viktor has to play the opening match against world number 7 Thomas BERDYCH.
Key Biscane: Viktor awaits Garcia-Lopez in the 2nd round
In the 2nd round of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami Viktor will play Guillermo Garcia-Lopez from Spain who beat Rajeev Ram (USA) in the previous round. In the head to head statistics against Garcia-Lopez Viktor is leading 3/0 and this should make him feel confident for the match. Good luck Vik!
Focus on MIAMI!
After the 2nd round out in Indian Wells Viktor puts his focus on the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami. But first he will relax a day or two before he starts preparing for Miami.
Indian Wells: Viktor awaits Harrison in the 2nd round
Viktor, seeded 25, awaits American Ryan Harrison in the 2nd round of the BNP Parisbas Open in Indian Wells. Viktor played against Harrison twice in 2011. In their 1st meeting in Shanghai Harrison won 6/3 6/3. Their 2nd match took place at Washington and Viktor left the court as winner, 7/5 6/2 final score. If we believe in statistics it will be an interesting match, although Viktor is the clear favourite if we look at the actual ATP rankings, where Harrison dropped to number 72. Anyway, it will be a difficult match. Good luck!
P.S.: Vik is also competing in the doubles draw – together with world number 1 Nole Djokovic!
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Delray Beach: Viktor plays Darcis in the 1st round
Third seed Viktor awaits Steve Darcis from Belgium in the first round of the ITC Open in Delray Beach. Vik took a short break from the ATP Tour after the tournament in Rotterdam in order to prepare well for the upcoming tournamnets in the states.
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Viktor cruises past Huta-Galung to reach quarters in Rotterdam
The Dutchman delivered a class performance and started well against Viktor. The first set went to a tiebreak, and should Huta Galung have won the match, he should have won the tiebreak. But Vik won it quite comfortably 7-2, and it seemed to give him the confidence he needed to end the match in straight sets. The second set was a quite convincing performance from Viktor, who grabbed an early break. He held on, and Huta Galung never managed to recover. Viktor is now ready for the quarterfinals, where he will face Del Potro in an interesting encounter.
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Viktor heads back home
After the long flight back home to Europe Viktor will take a break for a couple of days. But there is not much time before he will start to prepare for the upcoming tournamnets in Rotterdam and Dubai.
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Great comeback from Viktor after being 2 sets down!
In the beginning of the match it did not look promising for Viktor. After 2 hours he was down by 2 sets. But then Viktor showed real fighting spirit and took the 3rd by 6/2. The match was on the edge in the 4th set and the turnover for Viktor was when he took the tiebreak by 7/3. In the final set Viktor was not only mentally but also physicly the better player on the court and derserved to overcome the Spaniard after 3 hours and 35 minutes.
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Australian Open: Viktor faces J. Ferrero in the 1st round
Former world number 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero from Spain will be the 1st round opponent for Viktor in Melbourne. "It will be a difficult match charakerized by long baseline rallies. My serve will be the key stroke in order to win the match."
Good luck Vik!
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Viktor is receiving the final touch before the Australian Open
Sydney: While others enjoying the nice Australian weather at the beaches Viktor is working hard to get in top shape for the 1st Grand Slam of the year. His daily routine is charakterized by fitness and tennis training up to six hours. Hopefully all the hard working will pay off at Melbourne park.
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Sydney: Viktor beat Hewitt in three sets
Viktor had to play a tough first round match against Lleyton Hewitt in Sydney. Of course the crowd was chearing for the former world number 1 but Viktor was handling it very well - even after loosing the first set. Read the full article "Troicki holds off Hewitt" by ATP staff.
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Monfils was to strong...
In the todays quater final Viktor was without any chances against Gael Monfils. The Frenchman broke Viktor five times to win after 72 minutes 6/2 and 6/3. Overall Viktor was still satisfied with his performance in Doha. "I had three matches and this is important. My coach Jan DeWitt and me will continuously work on my game to get ready for the first Grand Slam – the Astralian Open."
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Viktor moves on to Doha quarters!
Viktor overcomes Matthias Bachinger (GER) in straight sets 7/6 6/1. "The first set was quite difficult I had not the best rhythm but after winning the tie break I really played well in the second. Overall I am quite happy with my level so far but the next match against Monfils will definetly be a great chance to test my game. But first I will cheer up from the last matches to be 100% for the quarters."
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Viktor starts well in Quatar!
Viktor won his opening match in Doha agaianst Lukas Rosol (CZE) in straight sets 6/4 7/6.
"It is so important to win the first match of the season, I am really happy about it and I am looking forward to the next match against Bachinger, which will be another test for my game on the road to Australia."
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VIKTOR READY FOR 2012!
Viktor has finished his 2012 season preparation, and after a few days home, he will attack the new season.
After 10 days of training in the Serbian mountains of Zlatibor, together with long-time trainer Milos Jelisavcic and 20 more days days at the Break Point academy in Halle, Germany, Viktor is keen on hitting the ATP courts again.
Viktor and his coach Jan de Witt have rendez-vous in Doha on Tuesday 27th od December.
After Doha, Viktor will travel to Sydney as last year finalist, before playing the Australian Open.
