Novak Djokovic is on the cusp of rewriting the history books as he heads into the Nitto ATP Finals. The Serbian tennis maestro’s extraordinary season saw him clinch three Grand Slam titles, equaling Rafael Nadal’s record and adding two more to his collection.
At the season finale in Turin, Djokovic has a chance to further cement his legacy. If he maintains his top ranking, he’ll end the year as No. 1 for the eighth time and surpass 400 weeks at the top of the Pepperstone ATP Rankings. He could also break the tie with Roger Federer for the most Nitto ATP Finals titles, aiming for a seventh crown.
Despite his record-breaking ambitions, Djokovic remains focused on the present, keeping his attention on the immediate challenges. The Nitto ATP Finals promise intense competition as he battles the top eight players of the 2023 ATP Tour season in a unique group-stage format.
With 18 consecutive victories and an impressive hard-court record, Djokovic enters Turin as a formidable contender. His determination to end the season on a high note ensures that fans and competitors alike can expect a thrilling showdown at the Nitto ATP Finals. Djokovic’s relentless pursuit of excellence is set to captivate the tennis world once again.
Novak Djokovic in 2023
Ranked no.1, Djokovic played his last match on the 5th of November when he overcame world no.14 Grigor Dimitrov 6-4 6-3 in the final in Paris to win his 97th career title.
This year Djokovic has managed to achieve a compiled 51-5 win-loss record. Novak clinched 6 titles in 2023 in Adelaide, Australian Open, French Open, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Paris. The Serbian was the finalist in Wimbledon.
Roger Federer in 2023
Ranked no.97, Roger played his last match on the 7th of July 2021 when he surrendered to world no.11 Hubert Hurkacz 6-3 7-6(4) 6-0 in the quarter in Wimbledon (draw).
Currently, during this year Federer has achieved a compiled 9-4 win-loss record.
Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer played each other 50 times. Their head to head is 27-23 for Djokovic. The last time they fought against each other, Novak Djokovic won 7-6(1) 6-4 6-3 in the semifinal in Melbourne (Australian Open) in January 2020.
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