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For Djokovic it was the 36th title in a Masters 1000 tournament, the events in the second highest category after the four Grand Slams. He surpassed Rafael Nadal in this classification. The defending champion of Spain had surprisingly failed in the Italian capital with 2: 6 5: 7 in the quarterfinals against Schwartzman.
“I don’t think I played my best tennis all week. But I think I found my best tennis when I needed it the most, at the crucial moments today, yesterday, in practically every game, “said Djokovic. “That makes me very happy and I am proud to have found fifth gear when it was most needed.”
Sharp increase after a bad start
Djokovic used his third match point after 1:53 hours. The world number one, who was last disqualified at the US Open in the quarterfinals because he accidentally shot a linesman with a ball, got off to a very bad start at Foro Italico and abandoned his first two service games. But then he got better and after 1:12 hours with the fourth set he still got the first round.
Schwartzman made life difficult for Djokovic even afterward. However, number 15 in the world. don’t take advantage of your break opportunities. Instead, Djokovic took his serve to 5: 3 and shortly after he won the tournament for the fifth time in Rome. Still undefeated this year, it was his 31st win in the 32nd game.
Halep wins Rome title with 14th consecutive win
The WTA Premier tournament in Rome won the world number two Simona Halep. The Romanian won the title on Monday thanks to defending champion Karolina Pliskova through injury. The Czech had to pass in the final of the clay court tournament with a score of 6: 0 2: 1 for Halep due to back problems.
For Halep it was the fourteenth consecutive victory and the second title since the restart after the breakdown of the coronavirus. The 28-year-old had previously won in Prague. After that, he decided not to participate in the US Open in New York. He is now a favorite at the French Open in Paris, which begins on Sunday.
ATP 1000 tournament in Rome
(Italy, 3,845,000 euros, sand)
WTA Premier tournament in Rome
(Italy, 1,692,169 euros, sand)
