Alexander Zverev and Jan-Lennard Struff had the tough task of facing off Team Serbia in the ATP Cup group stage in what was a proper shoot-out. Novak Djokovic was the man to beat in singles and doubles also because the Serbian legend puts all his passion when defending the colors of his country.
After Struff defeated Dusan Lajovic in 3 sets (3-6 6-3 6-4), Zverev lost a tough one against Djokovic 6-7(3) 6-2 7-5. However, the world no.7 had his own revenge when he defeated Novak in the decisive doubles with Struff 7-6(4) 5-7 10-7. Djokovic was partnering with Cacic.
After this day, Serbia, the defending champion, got eliminated while Germany will face Russia in the semifinal. On the other side, Team Italy will face Team Spain in the final 4.
Alexander Zverev in 2021
Currently the world no.7, the German played his last match on the 5th of February when he lost to Novak Djokovic 6-7(3) 6-2 7-5 in the round robin in the ATP Cup (draw).
At the moment, during this season the German owns a composed 1-1 match record.
Novak Djokovic in 2021
At the moment ranked no.1, the Serbian played his last match on the 5th of February when he beat Alexander Zverev 6-7(3) 6-2 7-5 in the round robin in the ATP Cup (draw).
At present, during this year the Serbian has a 2-0 match record.
