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Novak Djokovic produced a masterclass against Argentina’s Diego Schwartzman on Monday as he embarked on his campaign for a record-equalling sixth title at the ATP Finals in London. The world number one wobbled at the start of the match against the diminutive eighth seed, making his debut at the elite eight-man event but recovered to win 6-3, 6-2. Djokovic, who has already sealed the year-end number one spot for a record-equalling sixth time, is aiming to match the absent Roger Federer, who holds the record of six ATP Finals wins.
The Serbian, 33, has enjoyed another sparkling season despite the coronavirus interruption, winning four titles including the Australian Open.
He came into the match at an empty O2 Arena with a 5-0 record against Schwartzman but the Argentine debutant started impressively, breaking Djokovic in the third game. The 28-year-old double-faulted in the following game to hand Djokovic two break points and the Serbian seized his chance to restore parity.
