Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev AS IT HAPPENED: Zverev shocks Djokovic to win title
ALEXANDER ZVEREV won the ATP Finals title by beating Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-3.
Alexander Zverev thanks Djokovic after winning ATP Finals title
Zverev knocked Roger Federer out of the semi-finals and followed it up by humbling world No 1 Djokovic in straight sets.
The German broke his opponent's serve four times as he put on a performance for the ages to prove to the old guard that there is a new generation on the rise.
With the victory, Zverev became the first 21-year-old to win the ATP Finals title since Djokovic did so himself a decade ago.
The pair have become close over the last few years so the champion firstly thanked Djokovic during his on-court speech.
"I really can't describe it. It is the biggest title I have ever won," he said.
"Firstly I want to congratulate Novak and we may never have seen the tennis he has played in the last few months before.
"He barely lost a match but thankfully he did to me.
"We [Djokovic and Zverev] had so many talks, not only about tennis but all different types of subjects - I won't mention what - but you are a sharing person and you have shared some titles with me. I appreciate you letting me win one today."
Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev RECAP
(* denotes serve)