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Djokovic beats Sinner to win record seventh career ATP Finals title

TURIN - Serbia's Novak Djokovic, the world number one in men's tennis, has claimed a record seventh career ATP Finals title by defeating Italian Jannik Sinner 6-3, 6-3 in the final on Sunday evening.

Djokovic, who won after an hour and 44 minutes of play, is now 4-1 head-to-head against Sinner.

He previously lost to Sinner in the group stage of the tournament.

US Sports Academy names Djokovic Athlete of the Year

NEW YORK - The US Sports Academy has named world number one tennis player Novak Djokovic Athlete of the Year.

Djokovic was picked among a whole range of stars, like Lionel Messi, Floyd Mayweather, Rafael Nadal, Rory McIlroy and Peyton Manning.

The US Sports Academy chose Russian tennis player Maria Sharapove as Female Athlete of the Year.