Novak Djokovic is only one step away from equalling Roger Federer’s ATP Final file after he stormed into the ultimate of the ATP Finals following a straight-sets win over Taylor Fritz on Saturday, November 19.
UPDATED: Nov 19, 2022 22:09 IST
Novak Djokovic celebrates after reaching ATP Finals last. (AP Photo)
By India Today Web Desk: Novak Djokovic is one step away from a record-equalling sixth ATP Finals title after the Serbian defeated American Taylor Fritz on Saturday.
Djokovic beat Fritz in straight units 7-6(5), 7-6(6) in slightly below two hours to succeed in the ultimate of the season-ending event. The Serb, who secured the win on his second match level, has now clinched all six matches towards the American.
The 21-time singles champion Djokovic will both meet third-seeded Casper Ruud or Andrey Rublev as he bids to get his arms on the ATP Finals trophy for the primary time since 2015 in addition to match Roger Federer’s file.
Having gained over Daniil Medvedev in his last group match, which ended lower than 24 hours in the past, Djokovic received no time to get better from a grueling three-hour contest. However, the Serb fought towards a spirited Fritz, who recovered from a break down within the first set and in addition broke within the first sport of the second set.
“I had to fight to survive,” mentioned Djokovic after the match. “I didn’t feel very reactive today or very comfortable. I knew coming into today’s match from yesterday’s gruelling battle against [Daniil] Medvedev I knew it would take me some time to adjust and find the dynamic movement I need against Fritz, who is one of the best servers on the Tour.”
However, Djokovic broke again and located his solution to pull by the tiebreaker. The Serb can also be now one match away from securing the most important pay within the historical past of tennis on Sunday, with USD 4,740,300 on supply for successful the ATP Finals title undefeated.
“I had to be very patient, I didn’t start the second set very well,” mentioned Djokovic. “But I managed to break his serve at 5-4 when he was serving for the set, like when [Daniil] Medvedev was serving for the match yesterday. In those moments I find another gear and managed to hold my nerve and make him play another shot in the tie-break.
“I’m very happy to have overcome this one as I don’t assume it was certainly one of my finest days with my tennis, however I managed to hold in there.”
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Nov 19, 2022
