1001st ATP match: “Master” Djokovic also wins in Shanghai

The 31-year-old Serb was not deterred by Roger Federer's semi-final conqueror Borna Coric in the final in Shanghai and prevailed in the final against the Croatian 6:3, 6:4. Previously, Djokovic had shown the limits of Germany's top player Alexander Zverev (Hamburg) 6:2, 6:1.

After his triumph at Wimbledon in July, Djokovic has now won three more tournaments, the US Open as well as in Cincinnati and now in China's economic metropolis. In Shanghai, the “Djoker” became the first player to celebrate his fourth success, and it was also his 32nd overall at a Masters tournament. In total, Djokovic now has 72 tournament wins.

"I think you see the new Novak," said Djokovic at the award ceremony. "I had to reinvent myself and find a suitable formula for success. I found it and want to keep it for as long as possible."

Against Borna Coric, Novak Djokovic once again demonstrated his current exceptional position. Boris Becker's former protégé acted confidently from the baseline and patiently waited for his counterpart to make mistakes. And Coric made significantly more of it than the day before, when he shone against “Maestro” Federer. A break to 4:2 was enough for Djokovic to win the first round.

The Serb started the second set with a break and continued to dominate the proceedings. And when he got into trouble, like with Coric's break point from a possible 3:3, Djokovic brought out his best tennis again and kept the resistance at bay. After 1:36 hours he finally converted his fourth match point to his third victory in the third duel with Coric.

On the way to the triumph in Shanghai, Djokovic continued his rush to the top of the world rankings. It was already clear before the final that he would replace Roger Federer as number two behind Rafael Nadal on Monday.

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1001st ATP match: “Master” Djokovic also wins in Shanghai

Novak Djokovic continued his impressive winning streak in the 1001st match on the ATP tour.

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