Breaking Roger Federer's previous record, Novak Djokovic has won his seventh ATP Finals title. In the final, Djokovic defeated local favourite Jannik Sinner 6-3, 6-3 in Turin. This victory adds to Djokovic's already impressive year, which included three Grand Slam wins, bringing his total to a record-breaking 24. He also secured his 40th Masters 1000 title. Djokovic's win at the ATP Finals solidifies his status as the world number one and further cements his legacy as one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
Sinner, who was aiming to become the first Italian to win the ATP Finals, had a strong showing in the group stage, including a win over Djokovic. However, he was unable to handle Djokovic's relentless play in the final. Despite his loss, Sinner's performance throughout the tournament has generated optimism in Italy, suggesting that he could be a strong contender in Grand Slam events next season.
In the final, Djokovic took control early, breaking Sinner's serve in the fourth game and comfortably winning the first set. He continued his dominance in the second set, immediately breaking Sinner's serve again. Djokovic silenced the partisan crowd, which had been lively during Sinner's matches. Sinner showed resilience and held his serve in a 15-minute game, but ultimately, he couldn't keep up with Djokovic's level of play and surrendered the match with a double fault.
In the doubles final, Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury successfully defended their ATP Finals title, defeating Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos 6-3, 6-4. The American-British duo went unbeaten in their five matches, extending their winning streak at the season-ending tournament to 10 matches. Granollers and Zeballos missed out on the top spot in the world rankings, with their Green Group opponents Ivan Dodig and Austin Krajicek retaining the first-place position.
Overall, Djokovic's victory at the ATP Finals caps off an incredible season for the Serbian player. With his record-breaking wins and consistent dominance, Djokovic has solidified his place among the tennis greats. As for Sinner, his strong performance in the tournament suggests that he has a bright future ahead and could be a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming Grand Slam events.
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