Novak Djokovic to finish 2023 ranked world number one after beating Holger RuneBy PA Sport StaffNovak Djokovic ensured he will finish the year ranked world number one for an eighth time after battling to a late-night victory over Holger Rune in his opening match at the ATP Finals. It was past midnight in Turin when Djokovic completed a 7-6 (4) 6-7 (1) 6-3 victory after three hours and four minutes on court. Djokovic broke straight away to start the deciding set, only for this time Rune to recover the deficit immediately, prompting a frustrated Djokovic to stamp on two rackets, snapping the frames. But he broke again to lead 4-2 and this time there was no way back for Rune. Sinner, 22, played as an alternate two years ago but qualified for the first time this season after claiming four ATP Tour titles and rising to world number four.

Source: Irish Independent November 13, 2023 15:48 UTC