"Easy to see the future when you're the best player on the planet" - Fans react to Novak Djokovic predicting himself winning ATP Finals 2023

By Sreeja Banik

Modified Nov 20, 2023 07:23 GMT

Tennis fans react to Novak Djokovic predicting himself winning ATP Finals 2023

Novak Djokovic predicted he would win the 2023 ATP Finals, before the commencement of the tournament, and did just that on Sunday, November 19, delighting several tennis fans across the world.

Djokovic defeated home favorite Jannik Sinner 6-3, 6-3 in one hour and 43 minutes. This win not only secured Djokovic his seventh ATP Finals title but also propelled him beyond Roger Federer, breaking their previous tie for the most titles ever won at the ATP Finals.

For a promotional video ahead of the Finals, the 24-time Grand Slam champion, alongside players like Daniil Medvedev, Holger Rune, Carlos Alcaraz, Sinner, and numerous others, were asked to share their "bold predictions" for the tournament. The Serb had confidently predicted that he would win the title in Turin.

Novak Djokovic's fans were delighted when he lifted the trophy in Turin. They took to social media to recall the prediction he had made prior to the tournament's commencement.

One fan asserted that it came as no surprise for the Serb to make such a prediction, given his unrivaled status as the "best player on the planet."

Another fan chimed in, asserting that making a "bold prediction" at this stage would have been the 24-time Grand Slam champion not winning the trophy, as he has become accustomed to winning them.

Novak Djokovic after ATP Finals title win: “I had to win the matches and not wait for them to hand me the victory and that’s what I’ve done”

Following his win over Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic shared his thoughts on the match. He expressed his satisfaction with his performance throughout the season and also the experience of playing against young talents like Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. The Serb stated that he played tactically and avoided being complacent while playing the match.

The World No. 1 expressed that this season has been one of the finest in his career. He also commended Sinner and Alcaraz for their outstanding performances, acknowledging them as two of the strongest players alongside himself and Daniil Medvedev at present.

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Since joining Sportskeeda as a journalist in January 2023, Sreeja has remained steadfast in delivering thorough coverage of the tennis world. Her bachelor's degree in English has proven invaluable, with over 1000 articles already under her belt for the company.

While writing, Sreeja prioritizes reliability by sourcing information from credible outlets and presenting various perspectives to her readers. She regularly keeps track of updates by closely monitoring the official websites of WTA and ATP, as well as the social media profiles of prominent journalists.

Sreeja draws inspiration from Rafael Nadal's unparalleled dominance on clay courts and Steffi Graf's remarkable career trajectory, while also holding Novak Djokovic in high esteem. Her passion for tennis reaches its peak during the Australian Open and the French Open, particularly relishing the clay court matches.

When she is not collecting information about tennis, she fills her time with reading and playing darts while also keeping her finger on the pulse of pop culture.

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