The leader of the world ranking Novak Djokovic noted that he was approaching the ATP Final Tournament in a good mood.
– I needed this break to recuperate and prepare for a strong end to the season. I have not played as much as in previous years in terms of the number of tournaments, but I have had a lot of grueling events that I have participated in, especially at the Grand Slam tournaments. I mean not only physical condition, but also mental and emotional. It has been unlike any other year I have had so far due to the pressures of achievement and the potential to achieve historic results.
Playing at the highest level against the top eight players in the world in every match is really high intensity. It takes a lot of energy to participate in this tournament, said Djokovic.
Djokovic was in the same group with Stefanos Tsitsipas, Kasper Ruud and Andrei Rublev.