Djokovic beats Zverev to reach ATP Finals semis

MEN’s tennis world number one Novak Djokovic defeated Alexander Zverev in straight sets to reach the semi-finals of the ATP Finals on Friday.

Djokovic beat German Zverev 6-3 7-6 (7-4) at the O2 Arena in London.

Djokovic is seeking to win a record-equalling sixth title at the season-ending tournament but was pushed given a tough time in the second set by Zverev.He needed to dig deep to overcome Zverev in the tie-break.

The Serb will play Dominic Thiem in the last four on Saturday.

Thiem, the current US Open champion, advanced as the winner of Group London 2020 with Djokovic going through in second position in Group Tokyo 1970.

The other semi-final is between Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev.

“I felt great. In the first set he had a couple of break-point chances and I managed to serve well in the important moments,” said 33-year-old Djokovic.

“In contrast to the match against Daniil, I found the right shots at the right time. I have tremendous respect for Sascha, who is a great player and it is not easy to return 140mph first serves.

“It was anybody’s game for most of the match.”