Djokovic beats Hurkacz to boosts semifinal hopes

Turin, Nov 16: Six-time champion Novak Djokovic boosted his chances of qualifying for the ATP Finals semifinals on Thursday after he recovered from a second-set slump to down alternate Hubert Hurkacz 7-6 (7-1), 4-6, 6-1.
Hurkacz was competing as an alternate after the withdrawal of Stefanos Tsitsipas due to back injury.
Djokovic, who moves to 2-1 in Green Group, now awaits the outcome between Holger Rune and Jannik Sinner to learn if he’s advanced to the last four at the prestigious year-end event, reports ATP tour.
Aiming for a 12th semi-final berth in 16 ATP Finals appearances, Djokovic manoeuvred through a heavy-hitting, first-strike clash with Hurkacz, whom the Serbian now holds a 7-0 ATP Head-to-Head record against.
Djokovic could make more history this week as he aims to surpass Roger Federer to stand alone with seven ATP Finals titles. (IANS)