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For Novak Djokovic, it was a surprisingly clear defeat in the second group match at the ATP Finals in London.
The world number one has to admit defeat to Daniil Medvedev (RUS) 3: 6, 3: 6. Medvedev arranged the promotion ahead of time. Djokovic is under pressure in the final group match against Zverev and needs a win against the German.
Medvedev takes Djokovic’s serve to 3: 4 in the first set and fixes the set win with the second break. In the second set, the Russian managed to break the lead 2-0 from the start, but did not lose the lead. After 1:21 hours, tournament number 4 transforms the second match ball.
Djokovic and Zverev for the semifinals
In the second group match “Tokio 1970” Zverev celebrated his first success with a 6: 3.4: 6.6: 3 against Argentine outsider Diego Schwartzman. Zverev and Djokovic are now making the second promotion ticket on Friday in a direct duel.
“Playing here against Novak is the most difficult thing there is. I will have to improve significantly, I am aware of that,” said Zverev, 23.
Table – Group “Tokio 1970”
| player | Sp | S | north | phrases | Siege | |
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Daniil Medvedev | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4: 0 | 2 |
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Novak Djokovic | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2: 2 | 1 |
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Alexander Zverev | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2. 3 | 1 |
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Diego schwartzman | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1: 4 | 0 |
Medvedev’s career secures the decision
Djokovic found no solutions against Medvedev, who played almost without problems. At first, the Serb was able to keep up with the tactical encounter.
But as time passed, he lost track of things and made too many unrestricted mistakes in trying to generate more pressure. Game 7 turned out to be the sticking point, as Medvedev made the first break after a long fight.
Overall, the Muscovite, who triumphed at the Masters 1000 tournament in Paris-Bercy the week before the previous one, won seven games in a row to 3-0 in the second set. His victory was already in his pocket after 1:21 hours.
Zverev with magnification
Zverev stayed on the field the longest, using his first match ball after 2:11 hours after a mediocre performance. “It was much better than Monday. Diego is very difficult to play. I am happy to have won and to have the opportunity to reach the semifinals,” Zverev said.
Zverev got the first set after just 39 minutes at the first opportunity. In the second round, too, he climbed to the 3-1 lead as desired, before the German completely lost the thread and pulled the short straw 4: 6. Open at 3: 2 was decisive.
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ATP Finals: Alexander Zverev wins against Diego Schwartzman
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