“I couldn’t ask for a better scenario,” says Djokovic

Former world number 1 Novak Djokovic said it was “deeply satisfying” to finish the year on a high, adding that clinching the Nitto ATP Tour Finals trophy felt “even bigger” after what has been a tumultuous year for him. The 21-time major champion beat Casper Ruud in straight sets on Sunday to equal Roger Federer’s record of six ATP Finals titles. “Of course, very satisfying and pleasing considering the journey this year that started really badly in Australia with all the things happening, Djokovic told Eurosport. “So this victory is even bigger as I said, considering the circumstances that my team, my family and I have been through, but I felt I was not alone. I felt big support from my people, from Serbia, from the region. “It was just a matter of time before I would find that balance and optimal strength in my game in order to really peak and start playing the best tennis I possibly can. “Midway through the season that started to happen, and I won Wimbledon and after Wimbledon I think I lost one match only.” “It’s been an amazing finish, I couldn’t ask for a better scenario. I’m still greatly motivated and inspired to play tennis at this level and I’m so happy I’ll be able to go back to Australia and play at my most successful Grand Slam. We’ll take it from there.”

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