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Novak Djokovic was on his best Monday when he played against American John Isner in his first ATP Finals game and absolutely stomped on the American 6-4, 6-3.
The last time Djokovic played at the O2 Arena in London, he was defeated by local hero Andy Murray, who put an end to his unfailing dominance of the men's game.
Last year, he missed the tournament with an elbow injury, but his return on stage was spectacular.
Djokovic wants to equal Roger Federer's record of six titles in the ATP finals and build on what he's produced against Isner, he might as well be on the way to the record.
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Already guaranteed to end the Year as the world's number one after winning Wimbledon and the US Open, Djokovic is a big favorite to complete an incredible resurgence of the world number 22 in June with another title on the docklands of London.
He now turns to Germany Alexander Zverev in his second round-robin match after the thrilling 21-year-old defeated by Croatia's Marin Cilic 7-6 (5), 7-6 (1) to open his account in Gustavo Kuerten's group earlier in the day. .
Isner, 33 years old and 35 years old in 1972, was never too impressed but never managed to wear a glove to Djokovic in the 73-minute match.
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Djokovic lost only four points on his own serve in the first set But what was the most disturbing for Isner how his opponent managed to read his imposing performance, the ping returns to the ba seline with a monotonous regularity.
"He's the best ghost I've ever come across," says Isner. "Sometimes you have to hope he's a little behind, but unfortunately I do not think that's the case tonight, I got kicked."
Having failed to convert breakpoints in Isner's first two service matches, Djokovic made no mistake when another opportunity came up, with a right back for a winner and a lead of 4 to 2.
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Isner saved a point at the time of serving 3-5 and clinched three consecutive aces to stay in the set, but Djokovic calmly held the shot.
The writing was on the wall for Isner when Djokovic broke the serve at 3-3 in the second set – the Serbian roaring his approval. Two matches later, Djokovic won with a reverse setback.
(With Reuters Entries)
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