Djokovic’s triumph comes on the heels of an outstanding 12 months that noticed him safe three Grand Slamtitles, elevating his complete to an unprecedented 24.The victory additionally marked his fortieth Masters 1000 title, solidifying his standing as one of many best tennis gamers of all time.
“I am very happy with the performances of the final two days in opposition to Alcaraz and Sinner, who’re most likely the 2 greatest gamers on this planet, subsequent to me and Medvedev in the intervening time. The way in which they’ve been taking part in, I needed to step it up,” remarked Djokovic, reflecting on the calibre of his opponents.
Novak Djokovic claims seventh ATP Finals crown
The victory in Turin propelled Djokovic to a historic four-hundredth week on the world primary rating, surpassing the legendary Roger Federer in victories on the season-ending event. Djokovic expressed the importance of this achievement, stating, “Very particular, the most effective seasons I’ve had in my life, little question. To crown it with a win in opposition to a hometown hero in Jannik, who has performed superb tennis all week, is phenomenal.”
Sinner, the 22-year-old Italian bidding to grow to be the primary from his nation to assert the ATP Finals title, showcased spectacular performances all through the event. Having saved Djokovic from an early exit within the group stage, Sinner’s journey resulted in disappointment within the remaining. Regardless of the loss, he stays optimistic concerning the future, stating, “Once I began this season I used to be one sort of participant, now I am one other. Let’s examine how we go subsequent season.”
The ultimate match noticed Djokovic take management early, breaking Sinner within the fourth recreation and comfortably serving out the opening set. Sinner, regardless of displaying resilience, finally succumbed to Djokovic’s relentless pursuit of victory. The Serbian ace sealed the match in straight units, underlining his unwavering dominance.
Within the doubles occasion, Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury retained their title with a decisive 6-3, 6-4 victory over Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos. The US Open champions maintained a near-perfect marketing campaign in Turin, extending their unbeaten streak to 10 matches on the season-ending event.
Djokovic’s triumph in Turin leaves tennis aficionados questioning when, if ever, he’ll relinquish his tennis dominance, setting the stage for an thrilling season forward.
(With inputs from AFP)
