Djokovic beaten by Struff in Basel after earlier win over Humbert

Summarised from 2 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 30 Oct, 14:07 · Archive

Novak Djokovic lost to Jan-Lennard Struff at the Swiss Indoors in Basel, denting his hopes of qualifying for the ATP Finals in Turin.

Novak Djokovic's hopes of reaching the ATP Finals suffered a setback at the Swiss Indoors in Basel when he lost to Jan-Lennard Struff 6-7 (4-7) 7-5 7-6 (7-5) in the second round. The 39-year-old's defeat came only two days after he had beaten Ugo Humbert 4-6 6-3 6-4 in the first round, describing that victory as a 'big win' given it was his first indoor match of the season and his return to Basel after 15 years.

Djokovic is now 11th in the qualification standings for the season-ending ATP Finals in Turin, 319 points behind ninth-placed Rafael Jodar who currently occupies the final qualifying spot. The top eight players qualify for the event, where Djokovic has won a record seven times. This is the first time since 2018 that Djokovic has been outside the top 10 in the race to Turin.

Struff, ranked 27th in the world, said after his victory: 'I knew I needed to go for it. The last eight times he beat me very, very easily. So, I'm very, very happy and pleased with the performance.' Djokovic has one more opportunity to move up the rankings at the Paris Masters in November before the finals begin on 15 November.

How it is being reported

• What does Djokovic need to do to qualify for ATP Finals in Turin?Novak Djokovic missed a big chance to strengthen his push for a place at the end-of-year ATP Finals after a loss to Jan-Lennard Struff at the Swiss Indoors in Basel on Thursday night.Sky Sports · 30 Oct, 12:00
• Djokovic suffers SHOCK defeat to put ATP Finals place in doubtHighlights of the Swiss Indoors match between Novak Djokovic and Jan-Lennard Struff.Sky Sports · 30 Oct, 10:25
• Shock Basel loss dents Djokovic's ATP Finals hopesNovak Djokovic's hopes of reaching the ATP Finals in Turin next month fade with a surprise defeat by Jan-Lennard Struff in Basel.BBC Sport · 30 Oct, 07:35
• Djokovic comes from set down to defeat Humbert in BaselHighlights of the Swiss Indoor match between Novak Djokovic and Ugo Humbert.Sky Sports · 28 Oct, 21:23
• Djokovic celebrates 'big win' on return to BaselNovak Djokovic pulls off a hard-fought comeback victory over Ugo Humbert to keep alive his hopes of qualifying for the season-ending ATP Finals.BBC Sport · 28 Oct, 19:51

In this story: Novak Djokovic · Jan-Lennard Struff · Ugo Humbert · Basel · Turin · Rafael Jodar · Jannik Sinner · ATP Finals

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