Former world number one Novak Djokovic is undefeated in the semifinals of the ATP Finals. The 35-year-old Serb also won against top Russian player Daniil Medvedev 6: 3, 6: 7 (5: 7), 7: 6 (7: 2) in Turin on Friday and thus won his third preliminary round game.
It was already clear beforehand that Djokovic would meet American Taylor Fritz in his eleventh semi-final at the end of the year for the eight best tennis professionals of the season.
The 21-time Grand Slam tournament winner is aiming to win the prestigious event for the sixth time. Last year’s finalist Medvedev had no chance of progressing, the 2020 tournament winner ended this year’s ATP Finals with three defeats.
In late singles, Russia’s Andrei Rublev secured the last spot in the semifinals with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 win over Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas. In the semi-finals, Rubljow will face the Norwegian fourth in the world rankings, Casper Ruud.
