ATP Finals: Alexander Zverev stuns Novak Djokovic to become youngest winner in a decade
Tennis | November 19, 2018 8:35 ISTAlexander Zverev defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-3 to pull off an upset and claim the biggest title of his career so far.
Alexander Zverev defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-3 to pull off an upset and claim the biggest title of his career so far.
The 14-time Grand Slam champion played at a high level in all parts of the game in the semi-finals at London's O2 Arena on Saturday.
Zverev denied Roger Federer a shot at a 100th career title by beating the Swiss great 7-5, 7-6 (5) at the ATP Finals on Saturday.
Zverev is the youngest player at 21 to reach the semifinals since 2009 and the first from Germany since 2003.
Alexander Zverev defeated John Isner 7-6 6-3 to reach the semi-finals of the ATP Finals for the first time in his career.
Roger Federer defeated Kevin Anderson 6-4, 6-3 to move into the semi-finals of the ATP Finals for a record-extending 15th time.
Despite requiring a tissue to blow his nose between points, Djokovic beat Zverev 6-4, 6-1 on Wednesday to close in on a spot in the semifinals at the season-ending tournament.
Roger Federer defeated Dominic Thiem 6-2 6-3 in his second game at this year's ATP Finals in London on Tuesday.
Despite the resounding defeat, Nishikori's opening-match victory over Federer means he can still reach the semifinals for the third time.
The Wimbledon and U.S. Open champion made an impressive start to his campaign for a sixth title by dismissing John Isner 6-4, 6-3.
Federer never appeared to regain his composure and went down 7-6 (4), 6-3 in a first opening match defeat at the season-ending tournament since 2013.
The towel rack is just one of the new rules being applied, along with on-court coaching, shorter sets, no-Ad scoring, medical timeout limits, and no lets on serve.
Rafael Nadal is undergoing an operation on his right ankle in Barcelona.
Halep added Grand Slam trophy No. 1 to her No. 1 ranking, coming back from a set and a break down to beat Sloane Stephens 3-6, 6-4, 6-1.
The American had just won the biggest title of his 14-year career, holding every service game and rallying past Alexander Zverev in the finals.
The 10-year commitment is also far longer than the WTA has signed in previous host cities, another potential issue if attendance figures don't reach initial expectations.
Following victories over Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer last week at the ATP Finals, Goffin's morale is rock solid as he prepares to lead Belgium against France in the Davis Cup final.
Dimitrov claimed the title at the season-ending ATP Finals on Sunday, prevailing on his fifth match point to beat David Goffin 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 in the final.
The Swiss maestro on Saturday was shocked by Belgium's David Goffin when he came back into the match to turn it in his favour and win 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 at the O2 Arena in London.
Goffin's opponent on Sunday in the final will be Grigor Dimitrov after the Bulgarian defeated Jack Sock 4-6, 6-0, 6-3 in the second semi-final.
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