Beaten by Casper Ruud in the Turin Masters final, Novak Djokovic put his name in the standings for the sixth time in his career, thus equaling Roger Federer’s record. One more step for the Serbian on the Swiss who should erase this mark in the years to come.
Novak Djokovic will not give up on the last major tournament of the year. In the final of Mastersthe Serbian didn’t hesitate to win Casper Ruud (7-6, 6-3). Thereby, Absent put an end to doubts about him, who had just fallen in the final of Masters 1000 of Bercy par Rune Holger. Very reassuring for a player who has taken another step in the history of this sport.
Inexorable. Unbreakable. UNDEFEATED. @DjokerNole wins record SIXTH #NittoATPFinals title – beating Ruud 7-5 6-3 and winning in Turin!! pic.twitter.com/U4fKGkq4eU
—TennisTV (@TennisTV) November 20, 2022
Djokovic equals Federer
The ATP Finals see the world tennis gratin compete at the end of the season. For the sixth time in his career, Novak Djokovic won this prestigious, anything but symbolic trophy. It comes to reward the regularity of the Serbian who has become for the occasion co-holder of the record of titles in this tournament, tied with Roger Federer. Since then young retiree Making Cup, the Swiss will no longer be able to weigh down the sign. On his side, Djokovic you still have time. This season she has proven that she can count on him for years to come. Another reassuring sign, the physical condition of Absent. The Serbian is still in the lead, unlike Rafael Nadal. For comparison, the Spaniard has never won this trophy. With 8 endings, Djoko is only two games away from the record for finals played, owned by Roger Federer.
“I still see myself as the best player in the world”
The trust of Novak Djokovic is pumped. Equalizing Federerhe states loud and clear that he remains the head of the circuit: If I’m the best in the world? No, I’m fifth (smiles). The leaderboard shows who had the best year and Alcaraz is number 1. There’s not much to say about that. But in my head, I still see myself as the best player in the world, of course. I have that kind of mentality, that kind of approach. It doesn’t matter who’s up front, it doesn’t matter the surface, it doesn’t matter the season, it’s always the same. Ambitions are as high as possible. This kind of approach has allowed me to get to where I am today, at 35, with one of the biggest trophies in the sport. The Swiss is warned, Djokovic intends to break his record.
