Djokovic downs Fritz to book spot in ATP Finals final

NOVAK Djokovic sealed his place in the final of the ATP Finals after edging past Taylor Fritz 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (8-6) in Turin on Saturday.

The Serbian, who is bidding to equal Roger Federer’s record of six ATP Finals titles, overcame Daniil Medvedev in a bruising three-hour contest on Friday, and he was again made to work hard for victory against spirited American Fritz.

“I had to fight to survive,” Djokovic said on court afterwards. “I didn’t feel very reactive today or very comfortable. “I knew coming into today’s match from yesterday’s gruelling battle against Medvedev it would take me some time to adjust and find the dynamic movement I need against Fritz, who is one of the best servers on the tour.