Top-ranked Novak Djokovic rallied to defeat Canada’s Milos Raonic 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 in Saturday’s ATP Western & Southern Open final, remain...
Top-ranked Novak Djokovic rallied to defeat Canada’s Milos Raonic 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 in Saturday’s ATP Western & Southern Open final, remaining unbeaten this year only two days before his first US Open match.
The 33-year-old Serbian star won his 80th career title, improving to 23-0 in 2020 and 11-0 all-time against Raonic, while capturing his 35th ATP Masters Series crown, matching Rafael Nadal’s all-time record.
“It was not easy, definitely, especially the last three, four days,” Djokovic said. “Has been challenging mentally and emotionally for me to stay sane and be able to compete on the highest level and win this title.”
Djokovic credited physiotherapy for getting him able to play after a grueling three-hour marathon semi-final victory Friday over Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut.
“Was a bit slow at the beginning, but I thought I did well, considering the form that Milos is in,” Djokovic said. “He’s serving rockets on the court and it’s really hard to return.
“You need all the freshness mentally and all the focus you can possibly have. So I did struggle with that, I must say.”
What a list 😍
— Western & Southern Open (@CincyTennis) August 29, 2020
✅ Record-tying 35 Masters 1000 titles
✅ Second Golden Masters
✅ 26th straight win
✅ 80th career title
✅ 23-0 in 2020#CInCyTENNIS | @DjokerNole pic.twitter.com/YCzGyUSkc8
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