This is how the final at the ATP Finals went – success against Ruud: Djokovic wins in Turin

Novak Djokovic wrestles Casper Ruud and celebrates victory at the ATP Finals in Turin.

For Djokovic it is already the sixth win in the tournament of the best eight players of the year. Ruud has reached the final for the first time.

The direct duel spoke clearly for the Serbs with 3-0 victories. And in the fourth duel, the former world number one didn’t let anything burn.

Casper Ruud against Novak Djokovic live in the ticker to read:

8:51 p.m. – Goodbye!

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8:49 p.m. – Ruud – Djokovic 5: 7, 3: 6

Novak Djokovic wins the ATP Finals for the sixth time, drawing level with Roger Federer, who also won the tournament six times. It was an even match in the first set, but the Serb was the better player in the second set.

8:46 p.m. – Ruud – Djokovic 5: 7, 3: 5

Djokovic serves to win the match. Ruud hasn’t had a break chance in the entire match so far. But now it is 30:30. And after a hard-fought rally, Djokovic waits for his chance on the net and strikes. Match point for the favorite! And then comes the ace. 7:5, 6:3. Novak Djokovic wins the ATP Finals!

8:36 p.m. – Ruud – Djokovic 5: 7, 2: 5

Ruud tries to put the pressure on. With the forehand, the Norwegian has a great chance to make the point to 40:40 on Djokovic’s serve. But then the ball sails miles wide. 5: 2 for Djokovic.

8:28 p.m. – Ruud – Djokovic 5: 7, 1: 4

In the first set, the match was quite balanced. But now things are clearly going in the direction of Djokovic. The Serb has the upper hand in rallies and determines what happens. With the smash he converts to 4:1. But despite everything, it’s only a break difference. Nothing is lost here for Ruud. But the Norwegian must come up with something as soon as possible.

8:22 p.m. – Ruud – Djokovic 5: 7, 1: 3

Two break points for Djokovic after Ruud ran impetuously to the net and was outsmarted. And then Djokovic forces his opponent more and more into the defensive with his forehand. Ruud eventually makes the mistake and it’s 3-1 to Djokovic.

8:17 p.m. – Ruud – Djokovic 5: 7, 1: 2

Both won their first game in the second set. In his second game, Djokovic makes a very safe impression and a lot of free points on the service. With serve-and-volley, the former world number one converts to 2:1.

8:06 p.m. – Ruud – Djokovic 5: 7

And again, Ruud’s own service is against losing the set, and that against a Djokovic who doesn’t seem fit. The Norwegian has his chances here, but the Serb doesn’t give up a ball. At 30:30 it’s getting close for Ruud. Djokovic is lucky with a net roller, as a result of which Ruud makes the mistake. Break and set ball for the five-time tournament winner. And then comes Ruud’s forehand error. 7: 5 in set one for Djokovic!

7:55 p.m. – Ruud – Djokovic 5: 5

Ruud serves against losing the set. But the Norwegian does that with aplomb. With a strong volley at the net, he turns the ball into a 5:5.

7:47 p.m. – Ruud – Djokovic 4: 4

Ruud’s volley sails wide. Break point for Djokovic. That was a very annoying mistake by the Norwegian. But he fends off the break chance with a cleverly placed serve. Ruud still gets his game to 4:4.

7:40 p.m. – Ruud – Djokovic 3: 3

Djokovic partially trembles with his hands. He can’t be completely fit, it can’t really be an act. But the Serb pulls through his game seamlessly. You don’t notice anything. The last pressure is missing, but he plays patiently and with a lot of overview.

7:40 p.m. – Ruud – Djokovic 3: 3

Djokovic partially trembles with his hands. He can’t be completely fit, it can’t really be an act. But the Serb pulls through his game seamlessly. You don’t notice anything. The last pressure is missing, but he plays patiently and with a lot of overview.

7:33 p.m. – Ruud – Djokovic 2-2

Is Djokovic having problems? The Serb holds his stomach several times. In game it doesn’t seem to bother him. He unpacks some great winners, just for example a precisely placed forehand crossball. He doesn’t seem inhibited when he serves either.

7:23 p.m. – Ruud – Djokovic 1-1

Two break points for Djokovic after a forehand error by Ruud. But the Norwegian manages to fend off both, the second with a strong winner. With a winner with the forehand cross from the half field, the outsider equalizes to 1:1.

7:17 p.m. – Ruud – Djokovic

The match starts with serve Djokovic. Ruud takes an early challenge, but that turns out to be the wrong decision. Djokovic’s serve still scratched the line. With a strong backhand longline, the favorite converts the cue ball to 1:0.

INFO – Ruud – Djokovic

Ruud and Djokovic entered the pitch to great cheers from the spectators. Djokovic wins the choice at net and decides to serve. The import phase begins.

INFO – Ruud – Djokovic

Regardless of the outcome of the final, Djokovic will find himself fifth in the world rankings on Monday. Ruud is at least third. If the Norwegian wins today, he will move past Rafael Nadal in second place.

INFO – Ruud – Djokovic

The countdown is running. The final of the ATP Finals in Turin will take place at 7:00 p.m. Casper Ruud challenges the top favorite Novak Djokovic. Who will secure the title at the unofficial World Cup?

Hello and welcome!

Hello and welcome to the final of the ATP Finals in Turin. Casper Ruud plays against Novak Djokovic. Sebastian Würz will be at the keys for you from 7:00 p.m. and wishes you a lot of fun!