London`s farewell edition of the ATP Finals could still have its dream climax after world number one Novak Djokovic beat Alexander Zverev 6-3 7-6(4) to seal a last-four spot on Friday. Djokovic was pummelled 6-3 6-3 by an inspired Medvedev on Wednesday, but was much sharper against Zverev, another one of the younger generation trying to barge the old guard off stage. Despite the flat feel, Djokovic was quickly into game-mode and when world number seven Zverev double-faulted to drop serve in his first service game he seized control. Djokovic is bidding to equal Roger Federer`s record of six ATP Finals titles, while Nadal seeks a first. The 24-year-old Moscovite completed a perfect group stage on Friday with a 6-3 6-3 defeat of Diego Schwartzman.

Source: dna November 21, 2020 05:25 UTC