Novak Djokovic Beat Casper Ruud To Win His Sixth ATP Final Title

Novak Djokovic beat Norway’s Casper Ruud 7-5 6-3 to win the season-ending Nitto ATP Finals for a record-equalling sixth time in his career.

Djokovic’s title means that he equals Roger Federer for the tournament record of titles and becomes the oldest champion at the season finale.

The 35-year-old’s victory ensured he maintained his unbeaten run against Ruud. He walks away with a record payday of more than $4.7 million, as well as 1,500 ATP Rankings points.

The title is Djokovic’s first at the season-ending competition since 2015.

“Seven years, it’s been a long time,” Djokovic made this known in an interview. “At the same time, the fact that I waited seven years makes his victory even sweeter and even bigger.

“It’s a huge deal (to end the year with a win). I’ve probably talked about this season and how unusual it is a thousand times, so I’m not going to repeat what most people who follow tennis know. It’s just a big relief and satisfaction”.