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Former World number one Novak Djokovic defeated Casper Ruud to claim a record-equalling sixth, Association of Tennis Professionals , ATP Finals title in Turin.
The Serbian beat his Norwegian counterpart 7-5 6-3 on Sunday in the season-ending showcase to match Roger Federer’s feat at this tournament.
It was the 35-year-old’s first triumph at the ATP Finals since 2015. His record-equalling title caps off a year where he was forced to miss two majors because of his refusal to take a Covid-19 vaccination..
Djokovic’s unbeaten run in the ATP Finals saw him pocket the biggest pay cheque in tennis, worth £3.985 million.
According to Djokovic said, the fact that he waited seven years makes this victory even sweeter and even bigger.
He said that it felt deeply satisfying and, at the same time, a huge relief because of the circumstances that he faced through this year, with Australia.
