Novak Djokovic moves closer to another Rafael Nadal record, Federer next in line »FirstSportz

No. 1 in the world on the ATP Tour, Novak Djokovic is fighting for Serbia in Davis Cup Finals 2021 and he could be the difference that could see his nation progress to the quarterfinals. Serbia have played both of their matches and now need to hope for other results in their way to progress.

After beating Austria 3-0 in their opening match of the campaign, they lost 1-2 to Germany in their final group stage match. While Djokovic won the singles first Jan-Lennard Struff, 7th consecutive win over the Germans, Filip Krajinovic loser Dominic Koepfer means the doubles match decides the winner and the German pair Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz there is something better than Djokovic and Nikola Cacic in a thrilling final tiebreaker set.

Novak’s win over Struff was his 36th overall win in the competition, bringing him closer Rafael NadalA record of 37 wins in the competition. While Germany currently preferred to beat Austria and finish as the top team, a defeat could shake the table and it could give Novak a chance to face off and also try to overtake Nadal.

Roger Federer currently have 40 wins in the competition and it will be a bit of a relief because even if Serbia makes it to the finals, Novak could finish with 39 wins and will need to return next year to overtake his Big-3 teammate mine. member.

Novak Djokovic wins 17th consecutive Davis Cup after victory over Struff

Following a 6-2, 6-4 win over Struff, Djokovic extended his record to a 17th consecutive Davis Cup win in singles and his overall record is now 36-7 in the singles. singles competition while having a 3-4 record in doubles.

It was also his 53rd win of the season with a 53-7 record of the season while trailing 9-1 in a tough indoor game with a loss. Alexander Zverev in the semi-final of ATP Finals 2021 was the only defeat on indoor hard courts this season.

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