Djokovic made a successful start at the ATP Finals 2023 and will end the season as the 1st racket

The world's top-ranked player, Novak Djokovic of Serbia, made a successful start at the ATP Finals 2023, held on indoor hard courts in Turin, Italy.

In the opening match of the Green Group, Novak triumphed over Holger Rune of Denmark in three sets, securing victory in a match that lasted 3 hours and 2 minutes.

ATP Finals 2023. Indoor Hard Court

Green Group. 1st Round

Novak Djokovic (Serbia) – Holger Rune (Denmark) – 7:6 (7:4), 6:7 (1:7), 6:3

This marked the fifth encounter between the two players, with Novak claiming victory in three of their meetings, including the last two. On November 3rd, the Serbian player defeated the Dane in the final of the Paris Masters.

Djokovic's winning streak now stands at 19 matches. Since the end of August, he has clinched titles in Cincinnati, the US Open, and Paris, as well as winning a match in the Davis Cup Finals group stage.

In the Green Group, Novak Djokovic competes alongside Holger Rune, Yannik Sinner, and Stefanos Tsitsipas. Notably, Sinner previously defeated Tsitsipas in straight sets.

With this triumph, Djokovic secures his position as the world's number one player, concluding the season atop the rankings for the 8th time in his illustrious career.