(Turin) Novak Djokovic equaled Swiss Roger Federer’s record by winning the ATP Finals for the sixth time in his career with a 7-5, 6-3 victory on Sunday against Norwegian Casper Ruud.

For the 35-year-old Serb, this is his first title at the end-of-season tournament since 2015.

“Seven years was a long time,” Djokovic said. At the same time, the fact that I had to wait seven years makes this victory even sweeter. There was a lot of nervousness. I missed a few forehands in the last game, on my serve. I was nervous, but I’m very grateful that I was able to win the match on my serve. I landed a big ace to end the fight. »

Djokovic, who had lost his last two finals at this tournament, threw up his arms and smiled after sealing the match in 1 hour 32 minutes with an ace.

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Djokovic has become the oldest champion in the history of the prestigious tournament. By the way, he won the biggest purse in the history of tennis, ie 4.7 million US, after winning the competition without losing a single match.

“I made him run and I made him play, analyzed Djokovic. I was looking to be very aggressive and it worked very well. I am very satisfied with my performance. »

For Ruud, this is the fourth loss at a major tournament this year, after his losses at the Miami Open, the French Open and the United States Open.

“It was a year with many highs, some really big moments. And of course, some downs, Ruud hinted. I’m already looking forward to the next season. »

Ruud also suffered a fourth defeat in as many attempts against Djokovic, against whom he has never won a single set.

PHOTO MARCO BERTORELLO, FRANCE-PRESSE AGENCY

Novak Djokovic and Casper Ruud

Djokovic started the match with aplomb and gave himself two break points on Ruud’s first serve. The Norwegian managed to get up, although he had to erase another break point in the eighth game.

Djokovic finally got the desired break, and at a crucial moment in the clash, on the 12e game, on an innings ball. And when he converted it following an overlong backhand from Ruud, Djokovic waved his fist emphatically in the air.

Djokovic broke in the fourth game of the second set and the Norwegian was unable to return the favor to his rival.

With this triumph, Djokovic ends the year with an 18-1 record, including trophies in Tel Aviv and Astana before reaching the final at the Paris Masters.

Djokovic completes the 2022 season with five titles, including a victory at the Wimbledon Open and the Rome tournament.

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