Serbia’s Novak Djokovic lifted the trophy on Monday that recognizes him as number one for the 2023 season, after finishing the year at the top of the rankings, a mark he has already achieved eight times, more than anyone else in the history of tennis.
The winner of 24 Grand Slams, 40 Masters 1000 and current “Master” In this tournament, in which the defense of the crown started this Sunday with a painful victory over the Danish Holger Rune, he rose to the heavens of the Pala Alpitour arena in Turin, the prestigious prize at stake during the ATP Finals.
After the ceremony, “Nole” explained.
It’s clearly the biggest achievement of the season. Finishing here is every player’s dream and one of the hardest things to achieve.
“It has been a very difficult year for everyone, but for me it has been a blessing and I want to thank my team for their work and for the whole journey they have been on with me.” I am the one who is here on the ground, even though I am also a part of you. I am very proud of that, but also of her,” he said.
The one from Belgrade, who at 36 years old is the oldest player to bear the name “Maestro” and the oldest in this edition, succeeded the Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, who took first place last season and made his debut this Monday with victory in the ATP Finals against the German. Alexander Zverev.
(With information from EFE)
Source: La Neta Neta
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