Spectacular Novak clinched record-extending eighth year-end no.1 end!

The 2023 Nitto ATP Finals kicked off on Sunday at Pala Apitour in Turin.

Defending champion Novak Djokovic defeated eighth seed Holger Rune 7-6 (4), 6-7 (1), 6-3 to start out his title defence marketing campaign in excellent style.

It was a improbable match that lasted three hours and 4 minutes.

With the triumph, Novak secured the ATP Yr-Finish No.1 honour for a report eighth time. With this excellent accomplishment, the Serbian star will take pleasure in his report four-hundredth week atop the Pepperstone ATP Rankings on November 20.

ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi mentioned: “Turning into year-end No. 1 is an unimaginable accomplishment. To realize it eight occasions is totally extraordinary. Novak continues to set the usual in tennis, and his ardour and drive make him a real champion. There’s little question that extra greatness and data lie forward in his journey.”

Novak, who has gained the season finale occasion six occasions, faces no.4 seed Jannik Sinner within the Inexperienced Group on Tuesday at 21:00 CET.

The Italian beat Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE, 6) within the opening singles match of the day.

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