TURIN, Italy — Novak Djokovic acquired his trophy on Monday after securing the year-end No. 1 rating for a record-extending eighth time.

Djokovic wanted just one match win on the ATP Finals to make sure of conserving the highest spot and the 24-time Grand Slam champion secured it in his opener, beating Holger Rune 7-6 (4), 6-7 (1), 6-3 in a match spanning greater than three hours on Sunday and into Monday morning.

On Monday afternoon, ATP president Andrea Gaudenzi offered Djokovic with the trophy for his achievement. Djokovic then posed for photos along with his group of coaches, bodily trainers and relations.

“It’s obviously the crown of the season, finishing the year as No. 1 in the world is a dream of every tennis player,” Djokovic mentioned. “It’s one of the crucial tough issues to do in our sport. Winning Grand Slams and being No. 1 on the earth are most likely the pinnacles of the game.

The 36-year-old Djokovic had already moved forward of earlier file holder Pete Sampras (six years at No. 1) two years in the past.

Carlos Alcaraz took the glory final 12 months.

PHOTOS: Novak Djokovic will get his trophy after securing year-end No. 1 rating for a record-extending eighth time

But Djokovic bounced again this 12 months by profitable three of the 4 main titles and ending runner-up to Alcaraz at Wimbledon.

“This is a tremendous success and achievement and I’m very proud of it,” Djokovic mentioned.

Djokovic subsequent faces dwelling favourite Jannik Sinner of Italy on Tuesday.

The prime two finishers in every four-man group advance to the semifinals.

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