{"id":156827,"date":"2021-11-07T21:38:01","date_gmt":"2021-11-07T22:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=156827"},"modified":"2021-11-08T01:58:05","modified_gmt":"2021-11-08T01:58:05","slug":"djokovic-breaks-long-standing-nadal-record","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=156827","title":{"rendered":"Djokovic breaks long-standing Nadal record"},"content":{"rendered":"

The day after ensuring he finishes No.1 for a record seventh year, Novak Djokovic<\/a> beat No.2 Daniil Medvedev<\/a> 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the Paris Masters final on Monday morning (AEST) for a record 37th Masters title.<\/p>\n

Djokovic moved one clear of fellow 20-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal for Masters trophies, and nine ahead of Roger Federer, the other tennis great with 20 majors.<\/p>\n

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It also gave Djokovic a record-extending sixth Paris Masters title and put him 6-4 up overall against the No.2-ranked Medvedev, who is pushing hard to dethrone him in world tennis.<\/p>\n

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The veteran Serb had lost to Medvedev in straight sets in the US Open final two months ago and had not played a tournament since.<\/p>\n

Medvedev looked strong early on but top-seeded Djokovic, who beat him in straight sets in this year's Australian Open final, withstood punishing rallies against an opponent nine years younger.<\/p>\n

Djokovic's double break against a tiring Medvedev, the defending champion, gave him a 5-2 lead and the chance to serve for an 86th career title.<\/p>\n

Second-seeded Medvedev swiped a ball into the crowd in frustration after a fan yelled just as he was serving at 30-40 down in that game, and he pointed to the crowd in frustration at the changeover.<\/p>\n

\"Novak<\/p>\n

Some rowdy fans have cheered serving errors and double-faults, or shouted just before serves throughout the week.<\/p>\n

Chair umpire Aurelie Tourte finally had enough, after her earlier requests for calm and in previous days from other umpires.<\/p>\n

"When you see players on the baseline who are just about to serve," she said, "stop making noise for nothing."<\/p>\n

A poor service game from Djokovic gifted Medvedev a break back to 5-3.<\/p>\n

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But on his first match point, Djokovic won a thrilling long rally befitting a great final with a forehand winner deep into the left of the court. He hugged his rival warmly at the net.<\/p>\n

"I suffered a lot, well done to you. I really wanted to win but you're so strong," Medvedev said on court in near-fluent French. "I hope we play many matches like this, and we win a few each."<\/p>\n

Djokovic seemed overawed by Medvedev's language skills.<\/p>\n

"What a magical level of French you have. My level is not like Daniil's but I try," Djokovic responded in French. "I also suffered a lot today and also in New York, but this is a great rivalry developing."<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Djokovic celebrated with his wife, his young son and daughter.<\/p>\n

"Today was very special for me because my family is here," Djokovic said "It's the first time both of my children are together to watch one of my matches."<\/p>\n

The contest was intense from the outset.<\/p>\n

Serving at 30-40 down in the sixth game, Medvedev saved a break point with a forehand winner before holding and then pressuring Djokovic at 0-40 down.<\/p>\n

The 34-year-old Serb saved two break points but could only applaud as Medvedev's sliced backhand drop shot gave him the break.<\/p>\n

The 25-year-old Russian served out the set when Djokovic returned long.<\/p>\n

Djokovic was in his record-extending seventh final here and found his range to break and then hold 4-1 in the second set.<\/p>\n

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Serving at 5-3, Djokovic saved three break points in a thrilling 12-minute game featuring tight rallies.<\/p>\n

Djokovic hit an ace on his third set point to level a tense match that had the crowd on their feet after improbable retrieves or winners from both.<\/p>\n

There was a downside, though.<\/p>\n

Earlier, Tourte had already intervened to demand "a bit of respect for the players" after one fan shouted just as Djokovic was about to serve at 15-30 down in the third game.<\/p>\n

She also told one fan to stop filming with a phone during play and twice asked for a door to be closed high in the stands as people were walking in and out of it.<\/p>\n

"Why not go for a walk outside?" she asked.<\/p>\n

Tournament director Guy Forget earlier said that fans sometimes went too far in their exuberance, cheering errors and double-faults from opponents who faced Frenchman Hugo Gaston. During his semi-final match, Djokovic was annoyed when his double-fault drew loud cheers.<\/p>\n

\"Novak<\/p>\n

"There was a real desire to show one's joy, one's emotion at being here," Forget said. "Sometimes, if I may say so, it was borderline toward the opponent."<\/p>\n

But Djokovic's week was a special one, as he moved one ahead of childhood idol Pete Sampras for No.1 year-end finishes.<\/p>\n

In a stellar year in which he won three majors, Djokovic eclipsed Federer's all-time mark of 310 weeks at No.1 on March 8 and will finish 2021 having held the top ranking for 348 weeks.<\/p>\n

He now turns his attention toward a record-equalling sixth ATP Finals title to tie with Federer.<\/p>\n

The season-ending event starts on November 14 in Turin.<\/p>\n

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