A bitter end to the Champions Tournament! Djokovic was not enough for Zverev and will not equal the historical record – Športky.sk

TURIN – German tennis player Alexander Zverev advanced to the finals of the Champions Tournament for the second time in his career. In Saturday’s second semifinal in Turin, he defeated world team Novak Djokovic in a three-hundredth drama 7: 6 (4), 4: 6 and 6: 3. He will have a chance to follow up on his triumph from the 2018 ATP circuit end-of-year tournament on Sunday in the final against title defender Daniila Medvedev of Russia.

Zverev advanced to the finals of the championship tournament for the second time in his career and has a chance to repeat his triumph from 2018, when he defeated Djokovic in the fight for the title. This time he eliminated Srba in the semifinals, when in the first act at 4: 5 he deflected one opponent’s set and had the upper hand in the tailor. He developed a lead of 5: 3 and did not let go of his hands.

The second set was decided by the end, Djokovic in the ninth game at 4: 4 broke the service of Zverev and forced a decisive act. In it, the German took a decisive step towards victory with a 3: 1 break, and although he faced breakball in the seventh game, he did not allow a reversal in the strike. Djokovic will not equal the record balance of Roger Federer’s six triumphs in the championship this year, the Serb previously won the event in 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Who will win the finals?

“It was a fantastic match. I think we played against each other five times this year and it was always a great battle and we played for a long time. I don’t think there is anyone who deserves more respect than Novak. For where he came from, what he did is it’s the best player in history and I think people sometimes forget about it, “ Zverev said of his opponent. The following is looking forward to the finals with Medvedev: “He’s a Grand Slam champion, I’m an Olympic champion. I hope we show it on the court.” He lost in three sets in a group match with the Russian.

“We only played with Zverev a few days ago, so it’s hard to say anything special about it. Strong service, hard punches, equally good forehand and backhand. He’s a versatile and complete player.” Medvedev said.

singles – semifinals:
Alexander Zverev (DEU-3) – Novak Djokovic (Srb.-1) 7: 6 (4), 4: 6, 6: 3

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