NEW YORK: Top-ranked Novak Djokovic rallied to defeat Canada’s Milos Raonic 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 in Saturday’s (Sunday in Manila) ATP Western & Southern Open final, remaining unbeaten this year only two days before his first US Open match. The 33-year-old Serbian star won his 80th career title, improving to 23-0 in 2020 and 11-0 all-time against Raonic, while capturing his 35th ATP Masters Series crown, matching Rafael Nadal’s all-time record. So I did struggle with that, I must say.”Djokovic launches his quest for a fourth US Open title and 18th career Grand Slam crown against Bosnia and Herzegovina’s 107th-ranked Damir Dzumhur on Monday (Tuesday in Manila) at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Raonic, who dropped his serve only twice this week before the final, rolled through the first set in 30 minutes. I’m glad it’s paying off.”The 31-year-old Belrussian captured the 2012 and 2013 Australian Opens and lost the same years in the US Open final.

Source: Manila Times August 30, 2020 16:07 UTC