Novak began his quest for a record-equalling sixth Nitto ATP Finals title with a straight sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas. The seventh seed dictated the contest perfectly to clinch his ninth consecutive win over the Greek 6-4, 7-6 (4). The match lasted one hour and 37 minutes.

In his 15th appearance at the prestigious event, Novak will attempt to win a record-tying sixth title. He lifted the ATP Finals trophy in 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

2018 Nitto ATP Finals trophy holder Alexander Zverev put in a high quality performance to beat five-time former champion 7-6, 4-6, 6-3 in 2 hours and 28 minutes, reaching the title match for the second time.

Novak scored a third straight win at the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin, beating alternate Cameron Norrie 6-2, 6-1. He goes on to play no.3 seed Alexander Zverev in Saturday's semi-final.

Five-time champion Novak Djokovic recorded a 6-3, 6-2 victory over fifth seed Andrey Rublev on Wednesday at the Nitto ATP Finals to qualify for the semi-finals (he will play Alexander Zverev), as he moved to 2-0 in GREEN Group action.

Novak got his Turin season finale campaign off to a good start against Casper Ruud, with a 7:6, 6:2 victory in his opening round-robin match on Monday. The Serbian star moved to 1-0 in Green Group, as well as Andrey Rublev (RUS, 5) who outplayed Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE, 4).

The Nitto ATP Finals is the year-end climax to the ATP Tour season. The tournament will be held at Turin’s Pala Alpitour stadium, Italy’s largest indoor sporting arena, from November 14 to November 21.

Novak has become the first singles player to qualify for the 2021 Nitto ATP Finals, to be held at the Pala Alpitour in Turin from November 14-21, after he captured a record-equalling 20th Grand Slam title over Matteo Berrettini on Sunday at The Championships, Wimbledon.

Novak saved four match points in the second set and led 4-0 in the third set tie-break, but haven't made it into the Nitto ATP Finals championship match. Dominic Thiem clinched a 7-5, 6-7 (10), 7-6 (5) win in three hours. The Serbian star has enjoyed another exceptional season, capturing four titles, and has finished as world no.1 for the sixth time in the past 10 years.

Novak earned a semi-final spot following a 6-3, 7-6 (4) win over Alexander Zverev (GER, 6). For a place in the final, the top seed will face third-seeded Austrian Dominic Thiem on Saturday at 15:00 CET.