Novak Djokovic takes 90th career title with Astana victory

09.10.2022 - 15:59 timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Novak Djokovic claimed the 90th title of his career and the fourth of 2022 with a dominant straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas in the ATP final in Astana on Sunday.

The 35-year-old Djokovic triumphed 6-3, 6-4 in 75 minutes to add to the trophies he won this season in Israel, Rome and at Wimbledon.

It was the ninth consecutive match victory for the fourth seed, who guaranteed himself a spot at the 2022 ATP Finals as a result of the win.

The Serb won in Tel Aviv a week ago, his first singles tournament since wrapping up a seventh Wimbledon crown and 21st Grand Slam title in July.

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Serbia’s Novak Djokovic reacts as he returns a ball to Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas during their men’s singles final match at the Astana Open tennis tournament in Astana on October 9, 2022. (Photo by – / AFP)

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