Novak Djokovic: 2022 ATP Highlight Reel

He was so deep, it was a very fine drop shot. And yet Djokovic dealt with it. That is breathtaking. It is a winning return to the tour for the world number one. Novak Djokovic back on song straight away in Dubai. His first match of the year. And he takes it inside the distance. He takes it very well indeed. Not a lot wrong there from his point of view. Muzeti, well, he tried with his shot making skills to unsettle him, but Djokovic dealt with it all and the crowd delighted by his performance tonight. I couldn't I couldn't ask for a better reception. And it's been a while since I played the last match, so I couldn't pick a better place to kick start the season and best possible experience tonight. And thank you very much for your support and welcoming me on the court the way you did. Thank you very much. Just hesitated while he counted his options, didn't he? Amazing. What else has he got in his box of tricks? Oh, from way back. He produces that a chance of laying into the ball, coming forward. Love everything he's got at this. A stunning blow to decide it. Some fight in the end to get it done in straight sets. And I'm sure he'll take a lot of positives from that. He really should. This is the moment the Novak Djokovic fans have been waiting for. Just his fourth appearance this year. The world number one strikes. There we go. Somehow he survived. He was three love down in that said it was for two down playing catch up in the break up forces a decider. Well, that was rather good, wasn't it? My goodness, what a pass. Magnificent strike to finish. Djokovic does it again from a set down a breakdown in the second for the second day running. He finds a way to win. Kacmanovic so much improved over the last 12 months and a lovely embrace, and I'm sure a huge amount of respect from one to another there. Tennis from another planet. How was Novak Djokovic won that point? Well, I was ready to say what a counterpunch from Rublev. This forehand had so much pace, just a flick of the wrist. But Djokovic, rapid to react to it. Monfils showcasing his speed. But in the end, Djokovic having the last laugh. Superb Djokovic responds. With something special of his own. Oh, that is outrageous. Novak Djokovic soaking up the applause and rightly so. How on earth has he won that point? How did he track down the angle dink from Karadzic? Well, his physical trainer is up on his feet and understandably so. The drop shot was phenomenal. The return from Karadzic, brilliant. How good was that Djokovic at his best? A moment of magic to break serve. Oh, come on. This is getting silly. I mean, you can't hit that backhand much better if you Kaspar Rude, can you? And still, he's hit a clean winner. It's history for Djokovic. He joins the 1000 Wins Club, the fifth man in the open era to achieve that number. And in doing so makes it an incredible 55 Masters finals, 12 here in Rome now. What a venue it's been for the world number one. You know, I was seeing Roger and Rafa celebrate those milestones in the last couple of years. And and, you know, I was looking forward to to get to that thousand myself. And, you know, I'm really, really blessed, you know, and privileged to to to have that many victories on the tour. It's been a long time that ever since I played my first match or since I won my first match on the tour. You know, hopefully I can keep going and many more victories to come. It's a sixth title for Djokovic in Rome, a 38th Masters trophy. More importantly for Novak, it sends a message to his rivals ahead of Paris. Djokovic is back. And he is the champion in Italy once more this week without dropping a set. When the skies are blue. Buongiorno. First, I would like to congratulate you and your team on a great week. Tough luck today. I know you wanted to win the title, and that's why you're one of the best players in the world, because you always want to win the title. And thank you very much for saying nice things to me. And you don't need to be that humble. I know you're a very humble guy, but you have a lot to be very proud of your career. And I'm sure that you'll be carrying many, many trophies here in Rome and around the world in the in the future days to come. So you're one of the best leaders that this sport can have. Oh, Novak. Just stop it. Sweet movement from Djokovic. He was in position so early, one of the shots of the match. Narvain Hameshese, 40-15. Novak Djokovic is the first champion of the quarter-gen Tel Aviv Open. It's title number 89 for the Serb, and he's third of 2022. And he hasn't dropped a set. Oh, it's unbelievable from Novak Djokovic. Goodness me. He's playing that well at the moment, Djokovic, and certainly feels right now that he will be the player to beat the remainder of the season. That kid just burst into tears when Djokovic came in his wristband. Oh, it's brilliant from Novak Djokovic, and it brings him a break point. He's challenging. Djokovic pretty confident. It is out, and it is a 90th ATP tour title for the quite extraordinary Novak Djokovic. Absolutely flawless today, and it's a win that guarantees his place in Turin for the year-end finals in just over a month's time as he tries to win that for a sixth time in his career. Just when you think things can't get any more dramatic. Victory for Djokovic. And that's what it means. A quite thrilling contest. these two are producing at the death. Can't believe their eyes. Out of this world, the tennis we're witnessing in Bercy. Oh, has he made it? He has. What a conclusion. What a point. What drama. Djokovic is still undefeated in Turin. Goodness knows how he's managed it today. He has a match full of drama. In and out physically. The end of the second, Medvedev served for it, 5-4 in the third. But as he has done on so many occasions in his career, he found a way. Point to the match. What a grueling exchange and a big sigh of relief. Novak wants some love. Djokovic is the champion in Turin. It is a sixth NITO ATP finals title for the Serb. The fifth singles trophy of the season for Novak. And it is a big payday as the undefeated champion. He'll take home the biggest paycheck in tennis. Over 4.7 million dollars. Perhaps more important than all of that. It's a statement victory this week after a tough year on tour. Safe to say Novak is back.