Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic are constantly playing for the big titles. Sascha gave a huge heartbreaker to the Serbian legend after he defeated him in the semifinals in Tokyo during the Olympics.
Later, it was the world number 1 to stop the German champion in the US Open semi-finals to deny Sascha of yet another opportunity to win his first major. And again, Zverev defeated Novak in the semifinals of the ATP Finals. Nevertheless, it was great to see the heartfelt congratulations from Novak Djokovic’s wife, Jelena, soon after the match.
That’s sportsmanship on steroids.
Alexander Zverev in 2021
Now the world no.3 (career-high), the German played his last match on the 21st 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 19th career title.
During this season Alexander owns a 59-15 win-loss record. The German has won 5 titles in 2021 in Acapulco, in Madrid, in Tokyo, in Cincinnati and in Vienna.
Novak Djokovic in 2021
Now ranked no.1, the Serbian played his last match on the 20th 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).At present, during this year the Serbian has managed to achieve a 51-7 win-loss record. The Serbian conquered 5 titles in 2021 at the Australian Open, in Belgrade, at the French Open, in Wimbledon and in Paris. Novak reached the final in Rome and at the U.S. Open.
Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic faced off 11 times. Their actual head to head record is 7-4 for Djokovic. Previously, the last time they locked horns, Alexander Zverev won 7-6(4) 4-6 6-3 in the semifinal in Turin (Nitto ATP Finals) on the 20th of November 2021.
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