Novak wins 101st title in Athens! – Novak Djokovic

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 arduous 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 remaining.

The championship match featured 19 break factors and 5 breaks of serve in a topsy-turvy deciding set.

“An unimaginable 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 an incredible efficiency. I’m simply very happy with myself to get via 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 attributable to an damage.

“I used to be actually trying ahead to competing in Turin and giving my finest however after right now’s remaining in Athens, I’m unhappy to share that I have to withdraw attributable to an ongoing damage. I’m really sorry to the followers who had been hoping to see me play. Your assist means a lot. I want all of the gamers an incredible event, and I can’t wait to be again on the courtroom with you all quickly,” Djokovic wrote in an announcement.

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