Djokovic secures his victory over Isner in the final of the ATP «DiePresse.com



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Novak Djokovic started Monday night with an badured victory for the ATP final in London. The Serb, who rose from No. 22 to No. 1 since Wimbledon and keeps it until 2019, had no problem with the world's tenth, John Isner (United States). Djokovic beat the giant 2.08 meters smoothly 6: 4.6: 3 and now meets Alexander Zverev (GER-3) on Wednesday in a blockbuster group.

The German had already beaten Marin Cilic (CRO-5) in two tighter sets and was measured Wednesday probably in the "Night Session" with the best player in the world so far. "I've played a fantastic match by beating Isner three times, it's usually an impossible mission." It was a very good start to the tournament, "said Djokovic, delighted.

Cristiano Ronaldo in the audience

Under the eyes, among others, of the world football star Cristiano Ronaldo in the O2 arena, Djokovic, who had only received the trophy by the end of the year for the post of No. 1 the eve, was not naked. It was Djokovic's 50th win this year, where he again set records. The jump from a position outside the top 20 on the tennis throne at the end of the year, this was done before him nobody.

Djokovic in the form presented Monday night seems well prepared to equalize the next record: Roger Federer is the Masters record holder with six titles (two in Houston, Shanghai and London). For its part, Djokovic belongs to the London neighborhood of Greenwich, just like the O2 Arena itself: from 2012 to 2015, there had triumphed four times. If he wins again on Sunday, he has won half of the previous ten editions in London.

First, the "Djoker" took a perfect start. Djokovic took 74 minutes to face "substitute" Isner on the pitch. The competition can certainly continue if Djokovic continues to play. Isner had entered the pack of the best eight of the year that after the refusal of Rafael Nadal.

(APA)

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