Seven Times World's Tennis No. 1, Djokovic: Big Goal To End The Season

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JAKARTA - Novak Djokovic successfully locked the victory in the final of the Paris Masters 2021. This result also led him to become the world's number one tennis player for the seventh time.

For this achievement, Djokovic clearly feels proud. He also revealed that the title was his main goal to end this season.

"I feel proud and very happy," said Djokovic, quoted from the ATP Tour's official website, Monday, November 8.

"Obviously that's one of the biggest goals and it's always been one of the biggest goals to try to be number one and end the season as number one."

Djokovic's victory in the 2021 Paris Masters final was secured by the tennis player after defeating Daniil Medvedev. In the meeting at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy in Paris, France, Djokovic won with a final score of 4-6, 6-3, and 6-3.

The result was also Djokovic's response after losing to Medvedev in the previous US Open final.

This victory also made Djokovic listed as world number one, completing achievements in 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2018, and 2020. The record also took him beyond the score of his childhood idol, Pete Sampras.

"Doing it for a record seventh time and surpassing my idol and childhood role model, Pete, is just incredible. So grateful, so blessed to be in this position," concluded the 34-year-old tennis player.