On November 21, Beijing time, the ATP men's tennis year-end finals singles semifinals, Djokovic lost 1-2 to Zverev, missed the final. In this campaign, Djokovic was broken in the third set. Now, the world's No. 1 is in the top 4, and it has no chance to tie Federer's record of 6 crowns.
In his career, Djokovic has won the year-end finals 5 times, and in the group stage, Djokovic has won all 3 games to advance to the semifinals.
In this campaign, Zverev saved the set 7-6 (4) to win the first set, the second set, Djokovic sent Aces in the 5th set to pull back a set 6-4, and the two entered the decider, 1-1!
In the third set, the first three sets, both sides saved. In the fourth set, Djokovic sent out two break points, although saving one, but in the second, Zverev achieved a break to take a 3-1 lead. On the pitch, Djokovic kept his head down, a little frustrated, what was going on in his mouth, and now, the pressure on the world's No. 1 has skyrocketed! After that, Zverev saved, Djokovic also easily saved, the score came to 4-2, Djokovic had to find a way to break, in the seventh set, Djokovic got the break point, but it fell short, 2-5. In the end, Djokovic lost 3-6 in the decider, losing 1-2!
In the previous semi-finals, defending champion Medvedev swept Rudd 6-4, 6-2 to reach the men's singles final, winning nine consecutive years in the year-end New Year.
Originally, Djokovic was only one win away from equaling Federer's record of 6 crowns in the finals. Moreover, if Djokovic wins the championship, he will be the oldest male player to win the championship in the finals. But now, Djokovic has lost the game and regrets to stop in the top 4. Final match, Medvedev PK Zverev.
The big three in tennis, Federer is old, Nadal is plagued by injuries, and Djokovic is still at his peak. This year, Djokovic won 3 Grand Slams. But Djokovic, also 34, showed fatigue. Next year, what kind of state Djokovic will show is something to look forward to.