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Novak Djokovic ensured he will finish the year ranked world No 1 for an eighth time after battling to a late-night victory over Holger Rune in his opening match at the ATP Finals.
Djokovic is chasing a record seventh title but again found the 20-year-old Rune, who is making his debut at the eight-player event, a troublesome opponent before pulling off a third win in five meetings.
Written by PA Media
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/nov/12/novak-djokovic-up-and-running-at-atp-finals-with-win-over-holger-rune under the title “Djokovic beats Rune in ATP Finals to ensure he will finish year world No 1”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
