Alexander Zverev ended 2021 on a high note by winning the Nitto ATP Finals title beating Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-4 in the final. Since winning the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, Zverev has won 32 of his 36 matches. He also won a tour-leading six titles in 2021. A grand slam title in 2022 looks inevitable if his current form is any indication.

Speaking after his win, Zverev said:

Things couldn’t be much better, to be honest. I’m obviously happy with how the season went. I’m happy with the finish of the season. It was obviously a great year. To capture the title here has been incredible. Give me the trophy.

This was Zverev’s second World Tour Final title. He also won the title in 2018 in London. Zverev lost the round-robin match to Medvedev this week after having a  match point but the final wasn’t close as Zverev dominated from the first point.

The ATP has been investigating Alexander Zverev for domestic abuse after allegations were leveled against him by his former girlfriend Olya Sharypova. In any other sport, Zverev would have been suspended until the conclusion of the investigation. But tennis let him continue to compete and Zverev made the most of it. Zverev has been able to focus on the court despite his off-court issues.

Dusan Lajovic’s best results have come on clay. He reached the finals at the Monte Carlo Masters in 2019. He was also part of the Serbian team that won the 2020 ATP Cup.

In 2019, Lajovic reached a singles peak ranking of world number 23. His best grand slam result was reaching the fourth round at the Australian Open and French Open.

He looked up to Pete Sampras when he was growing up. He is an avid soccer fan and supports FC Barcelona. His current sponsors are Fila, Wilson, and Tia Gelato. He has earned over $9 million in prize money in his career.

Dusan Lajovic’s Sponsors

Austrialian

In 2022, Dusan Lajovic switched to Australian brand clothing. Previously, Lajovic has a clothing and shoe sponsorship contract with Fila. He wore the Fila Cage Delirium shoes.

Wilson

He has a racquet sponsorship contract with Wilson. He uses the Wilson Pro Staff 97 racquet.

Tio Gelato

Tio Gelato is an ice cream chain in Serbia.