Djokovic show of power

In the end, it was an impressive march to the next big career title – the Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic won Sunday evening in Turin 7: 5, 6: 3 over the Norwegian Casper Ruud for the sixth time the ATP Finals of the eight best players of the season and set the record of the Swiss Roger Federer.

All in all, the longtime world number one lost only one set in the five encounters on the way to his triumph in Piedmont. A clear message that the 35-year-old can also be expected on the tennis court in 2023.

“I don’t know what the future holds but I know I still have a great hunger to win trophies,” said Djokovic. This year, the Wimbledon winner missed the Grand Slam tournaments in Melbourne and New York due to his refusal to be vaccinated against the corona virus. “It was a difficult year, the most difficult of my career. The whole year was so difficult to plan. I often didn’t know which tournament I could play and whether I could go here and there. It was a rollercoaster ride,” he said. But for the coming season he is already guaranteed a visa in Australia, as announced during the ATP Finals.

The hunt for his 22nd major title, which would draw him level with record holder Rafael Nadal, is what drives him most of all. The Serb is now enjoying a few days’ rest before preparing for Melbourne, where he has triumphed nine times. Who is the favorite there, Djokovic himself gave the best answer in Turin.

Decision in the Davis Cup

But a decision in the tennis year is still pending. Starting today in Malaga, Spain, the Davis Cup trophy is at stake. In the quarterfinals, the Spaniards meet Croatia, the Americans meet Italy, Canada meet Germany and Australia meet the Netherlands.