Djokovic Aims For Sixth Title At Barclays ATP World Tour Finals
Djokovic Aims For Sixth Title At Barclays ATP World Tour Finals
ATPWorldTour.com looks at the Serbian’s record at the season finale
Novak Djokovic will bid to win an unprecedented fifth successive title at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals next week, and a record-equalling sixth crown overall.
Over the past four years, the Serbian has often produced his best performances on the blue court at The O2 in London, including a 15-match winning streak. His only loss came in a 2015 round-robin defeat to Federer, whom he went onto beat in last year’s final. In his four recent visits to the Greenwich peninsula, he has put together a 18-1 record and lost only eight sets.
By comparison, fellow five-time season finale titlist Ivan Lendl, who reached nine straight finals between 1980-1988, put together a 15-match winning streak at the event between 1985-1988. Federer, who has reached a record 10 finals, compiled a 14-match winning streak between 2003-2005 and won 10 consecutive matches between 2011-13.
ALL-TIME BARCLAYS ATP WORLD TOUR FINALS TITLE LEADERS
| Player | Record In Finals | Win-Loss Record |
| Roger Federer (SUI) | 6-4 | 52-12 (.812) |
| Ivan Lendl (CZE/USA) | 5-4 | 39-10 (.795) |
| Pete Sampras (USA) | 5-1 | 35-14 (.714) |
| Novak Djokovic (SRB) | 5-0 | 27-10 (.729) |
In Djokovic’s first banner year, 2011, incredibly, he went 1-2 in round-robin play and exited the tournament with a 70-6 (.921) match record on the season and 10 titles from 11 finals. During 2011, he went 6-5 in indoor matches, but since then he’s compiled a 47-3 overall record in controlled conditions.
With year-end No. 1 in the Emirates ATP Rankings on the line, Djokovic will next week attempt to improve upon his 2016 61-8 match record, with his eighth title of the season. He’ll also do all in his power to fight Andy Murray and earn his fifth top-spot finish in the past six years (except 2013).
Read Jon Wertheim’s Djokovic 2016 Programme Profile