Two more records for Novak Djokovic in the ATP Finals

The tremor passed Novak Djokovic in Turin, the world number one will be in the semifinals of the Finals ATP after being on the brink of elimination. The defending champion of this event fulfilled first by defeating Hubert Hurkacz in three partials in the first round on Thursday, due to the closure of the Green group.

It was not until the victory of Jannik Sinner in three partials on Holger Rune that the Balkan was able to celebrate a new pass to the instance that brings together the best four tennis players of the tournament that says goodbye to the season on the gentlemen’s circuit.

The home idol remained undefeated to place himself among the penultimate place despite the enormous fight put up by the Dane, who was close to achieving victory.

Novak Djokovic sets two records in the ATP Finals

With his presence confirmed in the semifinals in Turin, the six-time champion of this event already has twelve appearances in this instance, which equals the legendary Iván Lendl and has a distance of four over Roger Federer.

In addition to this impressive record for the history of the Belgrade native, Novak Djokovic establishes another enormous record of longevity at 36 years old. The owner of 24 Majors is the second oldest tennis player, at 36 years and five months, to reach the penultimate round in this event, surpassed by Roger Federer, who is the oldest to play in the semifinals at 38 years and three months. in 2019.

📊 The oldest players to have qualified for the 1/2 final of the Masters:
🇨🇭 Roger Federer – 38 years and 3 months (2019)
🇨🇭 Roger Federer – 37 years and 3 months (2018)
🇷🇸 Novak Djokovic – 36 years and 5 months (2023) 🆕
🇨🇭 Roger Federer – 36 years and 3 months (2017) pic.twitter.com/BOAXoYGTH5 — Game, Set and Maths (@JeuSetMaths) November 16, 2023

📊 The highest number of qualifiers in the 1/2 final of the Masters:
🇨🇭 Roger Federer – 16
🇨🇿 Ivan Lendl – 12
🇷🇸 Novak Djokovic – 12 ⬆️
🇺🇸 Pete Sampras – 10
🇩🇪 Boris Becker – 9
🇺🇸 Jimmy Connors – 8
🇺🇸 John McEnroe – 7
🇪🇸 Rafael Nadal – 6
🇺🇸 Andre Agassi – 6 pic.twitter.com/mEepU7fr0Q — Game, Set and Maths (@JeuSetMaths) November 16, 2023