Novak Djokovic is in the final of the Masters in Rome - the number one player in the world defeated the Norwegian Kasper Rud in the semi-final 2:0 (7:5, 6:3), in front of the fans and after a great fight.
Djokovic encountered fierce resistance from his rivals, he had, rightfully so, many objections to the judging and evaluations of the main and assistant referees, he was both nervous and unsure at times, saved two set points in the first set to reach the fight for a record 36. Masters title.
In the first set, Rud controlled the game and the result, led 5:4 and served, had 40:15, but did not last.
The Serbian tennis player found his rhythm in the finish and took the lead.
In the second, it was uncertain until 3:2, but it was clear that Djokovic's game was getting safer - in the sixth game, he made the first break and brought the match to a calmer ending.
In the eighth game, he had two match points, but the persistent Rud won another chance.
He couldn't do it anymore, so after two hours and ten minutes, Djokovic finally celebrated his tenth place in the final of the Roman Masters.
"Every player wants to play in front of the fans. It was great news when we heard there would be an audience, it's great considering the situation with the virus. It was difficult, we fought for more than two hours. There was wind, I didn't adapt in the first set, it was much better in the second, I found my rhythm. A demanding match, but I'm satisfied with how I did everything. I hope I'll be ready for the final and lift the cup again," Djokovic said.
The winner of the match Diego Švartsman - Denis Shapovalov awaits him in the final.
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