Novak Djokovic on Friday night grew to become the second participant to qualify for the Nitto ATP Finals, becoming a member of Carlos Alcaraz on the Pala Alpitour in Turin from 12-19 November. Djokovic assured his spot on the season finale when he defeated Taylor Fritz within the Western & Southern Open quarter-finals.
The Serbian has certified for the Nitto ATP Finals 16 occasions, tied for third-most {qualifications} in match historical past with Jimmy Connors. Djokovic has solely didn’t earn his place within the prestigious occasion as soon as since 2007 (in 2017).
🚨Certified 🚨@DjokerNole has punched his ticket to the 2023 Nitto ATP Finals in Turin 🥊#NittoATPFinals pic.twitter.com/cv2OHUXsNq
— ATP Tour (@atptour) August 19, 2023
One 12 months in the past, Djokovic tied Roger Federer’s report of six Nitto ATP Finals trophies. He’ll now have the chance to take the report by himself in Italy.
Djokovic has largely dominated on the majors this season, successful the Australian Open and Roland Garros, whereas additionally reaching the Wimbledon closing, the place solely Alcaraz was in a position to cease him. The 36-year-old owns a 36-5 report in 2023, together with an 8-3 report in opposition to Prime 10 opposition.
A 3-time titlist this season — he additionally triumphed in Adelaide — Djokovic is in rivalry to assert a record-extending eighth ATP Yr-Finish No. 1 offered by Pepperstone honour. He’s second behind solely Alcaraz within the Pepperstone ATP Dwell Race To Turin.
Djokovic will attempt to enhance on his 46-17 report on the Nitto ATP Finals, the place solely Federer (59-17) has extra match wins. The 36-year-old has superior to not less than the semi-finals on the season finale in 11 of his earlier 15 appearances.
