Djokovic Opens ATP Finals Beating Ruud

Djokovic Opens ATP Finals Beating Ruud
Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after defeating Norways' Casper Ruud during their ATP World Tour Finals singles tennis match, at the Pala Alpitour in Turin, Italy, on Nov. 15, 2021. Luca Bruno/AP Photo
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TURIN, Italy—Five-time champion Novak Djokovic reopened his ATP Finals account and beat Casper Ruud 7–6 (4), 6–2 on Monday.

He’s attempting to match Roger Federer’s record of six titles at the elite season-ending event for the top eight players.