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Alexander Zverev of Germany holds up the trophy after beating Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the mens singles final at the ATP World Tour Finals tennis tournament at the O2 Arena in London on Sunday. Zverev shocked Djokovic in straight sets 6-4, 6-3.(Photo: AFP)

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21-year-old German beats Djokovic in straight sets to claim his 1st ATP Finals title.

20 Nov 2018 5:02 AM IST

Zverev claimed the biggest title of his career with a 6-4, 6-3 upset on Sunday, becoming the youngest champion of the season-ending event since Djokovic claimed the first of his five titles a decade ago - also at age 21. (Photo: AFZverev claimed the biggest title of his career with a 6-4, 6-3 upset on Sunday, becoming the youngest champion of the season-ending event since Djokovic claimed the first of his five titles a decade ago - also at age 21.(Photo: AFP)

Nitto ATP Finals: Alexander Zverev stuns Novak Djokovic to claim...

Fans gave Zverev a huge ovation as he stepped up to serve for the set, and it appeared to inspire him.

19 Nov 2018 8:42 AM IST

Serbian tennis ace Novak Djokovic has proposed a strong candidate for the England cricket team in the form of his chauffeur, Imran Bashir. (Photo: AFP)

Novak Djokovic picks a 'strong candidate' for England cricket team;...

Djokovic has reached the summit clash of the ongoing Nitto ATP Finals after defeating Kevin Anderson 6-2, 6-2 in their...

18 Nov 2018 1:48 PM IST

Novak Djokovic produced a masterclass on Saturday to crush Kevin Anderson and set up a title decider at the ATP Finals against Alexander Zverev. (Photo: AFP)

ATP Finals: Flawless Novak Djokovic sets up title clash with Alexander...

While Djokovic ousted Kevin Anderson in the semifinals, Zverev beat Federer after a bizarre incident involving a ball...

18 Nov 2018 10:24 AM IST

Federer and Anderson both ended up with two wins in the Lleyton Hewitt group but the Swiss grabbed first place on the head-to-head record meaning he is likely to avoid world number one Novak Djokovic in Saturdays last four. (Photo: AFP)

ATP World Tour Finals: Normal service resumed as Roger Federer breezes...

A tournament that has so far lacked thrills could yet have a Sunday showdown between old warriors Federer and Djokovic.

16 Nov 2018 12:14 PM IST

Roger Federer staved off elimination from the ATP Finals as the six-time champion eased to a 6-2, 6-3 win over Dominic Thiem. (Photo: AFP)

ATP Finals: Roger Federer downs Dominic Thiem to keep bid alive

After losing his opening match at London's O2 Arena against Kei Nishikori, Federer would have crashed out if he had been...

14 Nov 2018 9:49 AM IST

Novak Djokovic, the elastic-limbed 31-year-old, bidding to equal Roger Federers record of six titles at the ATPs blue-riband event, produced an immaculate display to tame American giant John Isner, who was making his tournament debut, 6-4, 6-3. (Photo: AP)

ATP Finals: Clinical Djokovic tames Isner, Zverev edges Cilic

Novak's return to ATP Finals, after missing the 2017 edition due to an elbow injury, offered conclusive proof that he is...

13 Nov 2018 10:42 AM IST

Federer was far from his best but still looked to have Nishikori where he wanted him during the early exchanges in a match dubbed the Uniqlo derby after his recent switch to the same Japanese clothing supplier as his opponent. (Photo: AP)

ATP World Tour Finals: Roger Federer suffers shock loss to Kei...

Federer received a warning from umpire Damian Steiner in the 12th game of the opening set when he bashed a ball into the...

12 Nov 2018 2:05 PM IST

Novak Djokovics return to the world number one spot, just five months after slumping to his lowest ranking in 12 years, leaves little doubt that he is one of the sports greats. (Photo: AFP)

Novak Djokovic top of the world after completing remarkable turnaround

Despite his loss in Paris Masters final to Khachanov which ended a 22-match win streak, he has 31-2 record since the...

6 Nov 2018 12:21 PM IST

Serena Williams 'went too far' with US Open final rant: Roger Federer

Williams received a code violation for coaching, a penalty point and a game penalty for calling the umpire a -"liar-"...

5 Nov 2018 1:54 PM IST

Going into the event, Khachanov had won just three of 19 encounters against players in the top 10 but claimed a fourth such scalp in a week after snapping Djokovics 22-match winning run. (Photo: AP)

Paris Masters: Unseeded Karen Khachanov stuns Novak Djokovic to claim...

Khachanov became the third different first-time winner of a Masters tournament this year.

4 Nov 2018 10:17 PM IST

Djokovic has won his last four meetings with Federer and now leads the Swiss 25-22 overall, having not lost to the 20-time Grand Slam champion since 2015. (Photo: AFP)

One of my best: Novak Djokovic edges Roger Federer in Paris Masters...

Djokovic will meet Russia's Karen Khachanov in Sunday's final as he looks to pull level with Nadal on 33 career Masters...

4 Nov 2018 11:03 AM IST