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Even if he does end going to the Australian Open in January, Novak Djokovic was served a reminder last night that a tenth title in Melbourne is far from assured.
Alex Zverev added to his reputation as a serious challenger by defeating US Open champion Daniil Medvedev 6-4 6-4 in the final of Turin's ATP Finals.
Earlier Britain's Joe Salisbury and American partner Rajeev Ram lost in the doubles championship match, falling in straight sets to French duo Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut.
Alexander Zverev underlined his reputation as a Grand Slam challenger with his ATP Finals win
Zverev had qualified after beating Djokovic late on Saturday night, with the world number one leaving it hanging in the air about whether he will travel to Australia. That will require him to become vaccinated against Covid.
Ironically his last appointment of the season is the forthcoming Davis Cup finals in Austria, being played behind closed doors as an indirect result of so many in that country
