Vasek Pospisil News

Sinner became the youngest man to capture an ATP Tour title in more than 12 years after his title win at the Sofia Open. The Italian teen defeated Vasek Pospisil of Canada 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (3) in the summit clash to win his first ATP title. The last player to have lifted a tour-level trophy at a younger age than Sinner was Kei Nishikori.

Djokovic is trying to form a new body to represent players and has resigned from his position as the president of players council of ATP. Canadian Vasek Pospisil, a member of the Djokovic-led council, has also resigned as the players representative of 51-100 positions. The new body will be called the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) and will provide players with a self-governance structure that is independent from the ATP.

Canada will face either Serbia or Russia in the semi-finals on Saturday.

Indian Wells champion Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina, the fifth seed, was more fortunate, winning his 13th consecutive match by defeating Japan`s Kei Nishikori 6-2 6-2.

Djokovic passed his first grass-court test of the season, defeating Canadian qualifier Vasek Pospisil 6-4, 6-3.

The Serb is playing a pre-Wimbledon event for the first time since 2010 and will next face the winner from a pair of Americans, either Donald Young or Jared Donaldson.

Playing in his first tournament in two months after a wrist injury.

World No.1 tennis player Novak Djokovic advanced to the quarter-finals of the China Open here on Thursday with a ruthless 6-2, 6-1 win over home challenger Zhang Ze.