ATP Finals-semifinals LIVE updates: Djokovic vs Zverev- World No.1 Novak Djokovic will face off third-ranked Alexander Zverev in the semifinals of the ATP Finals on November 20, Saturday. While Djokovic stormed into the semifinals with easy wins over Rublev and Ruud, Zverev eased past Hubert Hurkacz after a walkover by injured Matteo Berrettini. Follow ATP Finals semifinals LIVE updates on InsideSport
The top three players in the world have advanced to the semifinals at the ATP Finals.
- First Semifinal: Novak Djokovic (1) vs Alexaner Zverev (3) on 20th 1.30 AM IST
- 2nd Semifinal: Daniil Medvedev (2) vs ……
Medvedev’s semifinal opponent will be determined on Friday evening when Andrey Rublev meets Casper Ruud on the final day of round-robin play.
ATP Finals-semifinals LIVE updates: Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev to meet in year’s third semifinal- Follow LIVE updates
Djokovic vs Zverev LIVE: It will be another big semifinal this year between them, after the Olympics and US Open. While Zverev got the better of Djokovic in Olympics, the latter took the revenge in US Open semifinals, setting up a perfect clash for the year-ender semifinals title.
“I have played Novak in every single big hard-court tournament this year. We are making a habit of playing in the later rounds at big tournaments. It is going to be an entertaining one I think,” Zverev said.
Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev Head-to-Head
| Year | Event | Surface | RND | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US Open NY, U.S.A. | Outdoor Hard | SF | Novak Djokovic | 46 62 64 46 62 |
| 2021 | Tokyo Olympics Japan | Outdoor Hard | SF | Alexander Zverev | 16 63 61 |
| 2021 | Australian Open Australia | Outdoor Hard | QF | Novak Djokovic | 676 62 64 766 |
| 2021 | ATP Cup Australia | Outdoor Hard | RR | Novak Djokovic | 673 62 75 |
| 2020 | Nitto ATP Finals Great Britain | Indoor Hard | RR | Novak Djokovic | 63 764 |
| 2019 | Roland Garros France | Outdoor Clay | QF | Novak Djokovic | 75 62 62 |
| 2018 | Nitto ATP Finals Great Britain | Indoor Hard | RR | Novak Djokovic | 64 61 |
| 2018 | Nitto ATP Finals Great Britain | Indoor Hard | F | Alexander Zverev | 64 63 |
| 2018 | ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai China | Outdoor Hard | SF | Novak Djokovic | 62 61 |
| 2017 | ATP Masters 1000 Rome Italy | Outdoor Clay | F | Alexander Zverev | 64 63 |
- This is only the third time that Zverev has advanced to the last four at the season finale.
- The World No. 3 is making his fifth appearance at ATP Finals.
- Zverev has now won 30 of his past 34 matches.
- The 24-year-old had fallen short to Dominic Thiem in the semi-finals in 2019.
- He entered the tournament on the back of four ATP titles and Olympics Gold.
- Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic qualified for the semi-finals at the ATP Finals with his 50th match win of 2021.
- The World No. 1, chasing a record-equalling sixth trophy at the season finale.
- He is through to his 10th semifinal with an impressive 40-16 record in the tournament. The World No. 1 is now 50-6 on the season.
ATP Finals-semifinals LIVE updates: Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev to meet in year’s third semifinal- Follow LIVE updates
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ATP Finals LIVE– Alexander Zverev
- Alexander Zverev has the most number of wins than his competitors since Wimbledon 2021 (28-2).
- He has had a breakthrough season with ATP titles in Vienna, Cincinnati, Madrid, Acapulco and Olympic Gold.
- He stunned Djokovic at Olympics to win his GOLD medal.
- Three years ago, Zverev became the youngest to reach ATP Final after Djokovic. Now, he is the only player who has beaten Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Djokovic to win the ATP title. He holds a scintillating 8-7 record.
ATP Finals LIVE– Novak Djokovic
- Novak Djokovic can equal Swiss Tennis Maestro Roger Federer for most ATP Finals titles in the history of the tournament. Djokovic is currently tied with Ivan Lendl and Pete Sampras.
- He can become the oldest ATP Finals champion. Federer was 30 years old when he last won the tournament. Djokovic had last won the trophy in 2015.
- The Serbian legend can win the second most number of matches in ATP Finals. He is only one victory behind Ivan Lendl. The maximum number of wins is achieved by Roger Federer- 59
- Djokovic can win the ATP Finals in three different decades. He was won the title in 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Meanwhile, Federer registered victories in 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010 and 2011.
- He can win the trophy in three different countries, only the third player after Roger Federer and Ilie Nastase. Federer won the tournament in USA, UK and China. Nastase emerged victorious in France, Spain, USA and Sweden. Djokovic, meanwhile, has won in UK and China. Now he is set to play ATP Finals 2021 in Turin, Italy.
ATP Finals-semifinals LIVE updates: Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev to meet in year’s third semifinal- Follow LIVE updates
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