Alexander Zverev downed Novak Djokovic in a thrilling last-four clash to end the world number one’s bid for a record-equalling sixth ATP F...
Alexander Zverev downed Novak Djokovic in a thrilling last-four clash to end the world number one’s bid for a record-equalling sixth ATP Finals title on Saturday and set up a final against Daniil Medvedev.
The German edged to a 7-6 (7/4), 4-6, 6-3 success in Turin and will face reigning champion Medvedev for the trophy on Sunday.
“It was a fantastic match, I think we’ve played five times this year and every single time it was a great battle and we played for a very long time,” said Zverev.
It was a disappointing end to a remarkable season for Djokovic, who earlier fell one match short of becoming the first man to win a calendar Grand Slam since Rod Laver in 1969 when he lost the US Open final to Medvedev.
The 20-time major champion was hoping to draw level with Roger Federer on six season-ending championship titles.
But Zverev, who also beat the 34-year-old in the Olympics semi-finals in Tokyo, proved to be a bridge too far for Djokovic again.
“For me there is no one in the world who should be more respected than Novak in my opinion,” Zverev added.
“Where he came from, what he’s achieved, he’s the greatest player of...
