Published12. November 2023, 09:49
Tennis: ATP Finals: Will Djokovic overtake Federer?
The ATP Finals 2023 in Turin will begin on Sunday, and Novak Djokovic appears as the big favorite. In case of victory, the Serbian would overtake Roger Federer as the tournament’s most successful player. by Djokovic has won the ATP Finals six times, and is aiming for the seventh title this year. is preparing to host the 2023 edition of the ATP Finals, formerly Masters. Novak Djokovic is logically in the casting after his immense year. Favorite for his own succession, Djoko leaves with a particular motivation. Currently the most successful player in the competition with Roger Federer (6 trophies), he has the possibility of becoming the sole record holder. But to achieve his goals, the Serbian will have to win against some tough clients. His main competitor will be his new great rival, Carlo Alcaraz. The young Spaniard withdrew last year and will therefore play his very first ATP Finals. By his status as world number two, he is a serious contender for the title. But if he hopes to conclude his superb season with one last success, his physique seems to be in difficulty at the end of the season. Withdrawal from the Swiss Indoors, disappointing in Shanghai and Paris-Bercy, it is difficult to assess Alcaraz’s chances in Turin.
Djoko against the youth
In his group, Novak Djokovic will face Stéfanos Tsitsipás, Jannik Sinner and Holger Rune. The first, who won the competition in 2019, is uncertain after feeling discomfort in his right elbow. He could be replaced by Hubert Hurkacz. Jannik Sinner will be an outsider, just like the Dane who will be participating in the tournament for the first time. In the other group, Alcaraz is accompanied by Daniil Medvedev. The Russian has proven his ability to shake up the hierarchies this season. In 2023, Medvedev has beaten every participant in the ATP Finals at least once. Despite his mixed season, Alexander Zverev will also be taken seriously, having won the Masters twice (2018, 2021). Finally, the Russian Andrey Rublev completes the cast thanks to his excellent year. The tournament will open on Sunday afternoon with the meeting between Tsitsipas and Sinner.
2023-11-12 09:46:31
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