World No1 Novak Djokovic defeated Diego Schwartzman in straight sets at the ATP Finals today as the pair opened their accounts at this year’s edition of the season-ending competition at London’s O2 Arena.
Djokovic is bidding for a record-tying sixth title at the tournament – a feat that would see him go level with the absent, injured Roger Federer – while Argentine Schwartzman is making his debut at the finals.
That gap in experience told when the players met this afternoon, with Djokovic earning a largely comfortable 6-3 6-2 victory over the world No9. Schwartzman did secure an early break of serve in the first set, but Djokovic broke back immediately and never looked back. Re-live live updates here:
