The number 1 in the world, Novak Djokovic, returned to the ATP Tour after a two-month break and became Paris Masters Champion. Djokovic had to defeat an excellent Marton Fucosvics in three sets in his first match in Paris.
The Serbian champions then benefited from Gael Monfils’ resignation before beating American Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-3. In the semifinals, the 34-year-old Belgrade prevailed with 3-6, 6-0, 7-6 (5) against a very good Hubert Hurkacz.
The 20-time Grand Slam champion had to expend a lot of energy to beat the Pole, encouraged by his access to the ATP finals in Turin. After wasting a match point 5-4, Nole placed the decisive paw in the tie-break and raised his arms in the sky after two hours and 20 minutes of fighting.
With this success, Djokovic has guaranteed the mathematical certainty of ending the season at the top of the ATP rankings for the seventh time in his career. Novak overtook Pete Sampras in this special classification, while Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are still with 5.
Djokovic is happy about this milestone
Djokovic expresses his joy about this milestone in an interview for the ATP website: “I am proud and very happy. Finishing the season in first place has always been one of my biggest goals.
To be successful for the seventh time and to surpass my absolute idol Pete Sampras is an extraordinary achievement. I feel grateful and happy now. “ATP President Andrea Gaudenzi immediately congratulated Nole:” To end the year at the top of the ATP rankings is a crazy result.
Doing it seven times in this incredible era of professional men’s tennis is something indescribable. Novak deserves tremendous recognition for redefining the concept of excellence in our sport several times.
We congratulate him and his team on this extraordinary achievement. “The Belgrade player met Daniil Medvedev for the title in a small rematch of the US Open final. Djokovic will also be present at the ATP Finals in Turin, the last event of the 2021 tennis season. Photo credit: [email protected]
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