Prime seed Novak Djokovic captured his a hundred and first profession title in spectacular trend on Saturday on the inaugural Vanda Prescription drugs Hellenic Championship in Athens.
The 38 year-old Serbian star additionally received a record-breaking 72nd trophy on laborious courts, surpassing Roger Federer (71).
Nole left all of it on the courtroom in a lionhearted 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 victory within the closing.
The championship match featured 19 break factors and 5 breaks of serve in a topsy-turvy deciding set.
“An unbelievable battle. Three hours of a gruelling match, bodily,” Djokovic stated after the triumph. “It may have been anyone’s match, so congrats to Lorenzo for a tremendous efficiency. I’m simply very happy with myself to get by means of this one.”
Match statistics: aces (6-10), double faults (3-3), winners (35-38), unforced errors (27-32), complete factors received (100-93).
Musetti will compete within the Nitto ATP Finals following Novak’s withdrawal on account of an damage.
“I used to be actually trying ahead to competing in Turin and giving my finest however after in the present day’s closing in Athens, I’m unhappy to share that I have to withdraw on account of an ongoing damage. I’m actually sorry to the followers who have been hoping to see me play. Your assist means a lot. I want all of the gamers a tremendous match, and I can’t wait to be again on the courtroom with you all quickly,” Djokovic wrote in an announcement.
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