Novak Djokovic wins record seventh ATP Finals title, beats Jannik Sinner in straight sets

Top-ranked Djokovic has won a record-breaking seventh ATP Finals title with a straight-set victory over home favorite Sinner in Turin.

By Associated PressPublished November 19, 2023

MATCH POINT: N. Djokovic def. J. Sinner; ATP Finals F1:45

TURIN, Italy (AP)—Novak Djokovic ended the year just as he started it — by setting records.

The top-ranked Djokovic won a record-breaking seventh ATP Finals title on Sunday with a straight-set victory over home favorite Jannik Sinner.

Djokovic took 1 hour, 43 minutes to win 6-3, 6-3 as the Serbian continues to reach new heights at the age of 36.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates with the trophy after winning the singles final tennis match of the ATP World Tour Finals at the Pala Alpitour, in Turin, Italy, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni) — © Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved

He started 2023 with a record-extending 10th Australian Open title and went on to claim his 23rd Grand Slam singles trophy at the French Open, breaking Rafael Nadal's mark. Djokovic, who lost the Wimbledon final to Carlos Alcaraz, also won the US Open.

"One of the best seasons I've had in my life, no doubt," Djokovic said. "To crown it with a win against a hometown hero in Jannik, who has played amazing tennis this week, is phenomenal."