Djokovic Defeats Anderson To Set Up ATP Finals Title Clash With Zverev

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic squashed Kevin Anderson with a masterclass execution to set up a title decider at the ATP Finals against Alexander Zverev, who removed Roger Federer. 

World number one Djokovic easily observed off the fourth-seeded South African 6-2, 6-2, never looking remotely harried as he focuses on a record-equalling 6th end-of-season title at London's O2 Arena. 

Prior, 21-year-old Zverev beat Federer 7-5, 7-6 (7/5), denying the Swiss veteran a tilt at a 100th title and winning an opportunity to vindicate his round-robin overcome on account of the Serb prior in the competition. 

"I'm exceptionally satisfied I'm ready to play at an abnormal state reliably week after week throughout the previous a half year," said Djokovic. 

"I played exceptionally well in the gathering stage against Sascha (Zverev) however I don't think he was near his best… It is the last match of the year for the two of us so let the better player win."