The Italian held at 30 in game nine to prolong the action and created three break points on the return at 4-5. 2 held at 15 in game six to cement the lead and make another big step toward the finish line.Īlexander painted an ace down the T line in game eight for 5-3, forcing Lorenzo to serve to stay in the match. Both players served well at the start of the second set to lock the result at 2-2.Īlexander stepped in on the return in game five and cracked a backhand down the line winner to deliver a crucial break. Zverev served for the set in game 12 and forced the rival's mistake to wrap it up 7-5 in an hour. The first break of serve came in the 11th game when Sonego sprayed a costly forehand error that sent him 6-5 behind. Alexander responded with a hold at love in game eight and landed a forehand winner at 4-5 to prolong the set. Lorenzo held after deuce in game five for 3-2 and fired a service winner in game seven to stay in front. He fended off three break points in game two to avoid an early setback and remain on the positive side. Alexander Zverev took down Lorenzo Sonego in straight sets in Dubai.Īlexander wasted a break point in the encounter's first game with a loose forehand. to Davis Cup glory next week alongside Frances Tiafoe, Tommy Paul and Jack Sock when the knockout stage begins with the quarterfinals.The Italian had a 40-0 lead on the return in the second set's tenth game before the German claimed five straight points to emerge at the top. He dispatched the Russian, 6-4, 6-1, on Wednesday in a Red Group round-robin meeting.įor Fritz, his year isn’t over yet. The 35-year-old, who is the second oldest finalist in tournament history (Arthur Ashe, 1978), is a combined 3-0 against Rublev and Ruud in Turin over the past two seasons. If Casper Ruud defeats Andrey Rublev Saturday evening, that outcome will also clinch the year-end finish for Djokovic. I'm going to obviously try my best.'ĭjokovic is seeking his fifth title of the year, an achievement that would guarantee he ends the 2022 season inside the Top 5 despite missing two majors and receiving zero points for his Wimbledon triumph. Of course, the last match of the season, I'm going to give it all. I'm very happy to be able to compete for another big trophy, one of the biggest ones that we have in our sport,' Djokovic told press. 'I was looking forward to being in this position. He's now won 13 of the 15 sets they've played, including all four tiebreaks. The Serbian remained unbeaten against Fritz, improving to 6-0 in their head-to-head series. The 21-time major champion edged the American, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (6), to reach the championship match for the eighth time and first since 2018. Novak Djokovic will play for a record-tying sixth Nitto ATP Finals trophy after winning the first semifinal in Turin over Taylor Fritz on Saturday afternoon.

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