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Djokovic congratulates Zverev after winning the ATP Finals

Novak Djokovic shares a very nice message for Sascha Zverev after he won the ATP Finals

22 November 2021

Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic share an excellent relationship that goes beyond their tennis rivalry. After beating the world number 1 in the semi-final of the ATP Finals, Sascha Zverev stressed how much Novak Djokovic deserves respect and admiration. Soon after, during his press conference, the Serbian legend gave also his view about Sascha to say:

“Sascha is also a friend off the court. We get along very well. Not easy to be very close obviously, when you’re rivals, playing that much against each other on the biggest stage. But we talk a lot about life, about a lot of different things. I’m always happy to share some of my experiences with him. We always had a wonderful relationship.”

Djokovic’s congratulations

Nole didn’t miss the chance to congratulate the German player after he won the ATP finals with the following message:

“Zverev had a tough year on/off the court. I know how much tennis helps me to grow & I’m happy that it was Sascha’s winning field this year. He is such a great guy. I can only say words of praise for him & his team. Well done for grand season finale & a big trophy Sascha!”

Alexander Zverev in 2021

Now the world no.3 (career-high), the German played his last match on the 21^st of November when he overcame world no.2 Daniil Medvedev 6-4 6-4 in the final in the Nitto ATP Finals to win his 19^th career title.

This season Alexander owns a composed 59-15 record. The German has won 5 titles in 2021 in Acapulco, in Madrid, in Tokyo, in Cincinnati and in Vienna.

the Nitto ATP Finals

Zverev's Record

Novak Djokovic in 2021

Now ranked no.1, Novak played his last match on the 20^th of November when he lost to world no.3 Alexander Zverev 7-6(4) 4-6 6-3 in the semifinal in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).

This year Novak achieved a compiled 51-7 win-loss record. Novak conquered 5 titles in 2021 at the Australian Open, in Belgrade, at the French Open, in Wimbledon and in Paris. Djokovic was the finalist in Rome and at the U.S. Open.

the Nitto ATP Finals

Djokovic's Record

Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic played each other 11 times. Their current head to head is 7-4 for Djokovic. Previously, the last time when they fought against each other, Alexander Zverev won 7-6(4) 4-6 6-3 in the semifinal in Turin (Nitto ATP Finals) on the 20^th of November 2021.

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