Despite losing to a lucky loser for the first time, Djokovic was remarkably content.
“I came here with the intention to try to earn more points and secure the No.1 in the end of the year. I have done that, so I move on,” he said.
“I am happy, I am pleased, I am healthy, and hopefully I can have a strong finish (at the ATP Finals) in London.
“I have done what I needed to do and why I came here. I am completely fine with today’s result.”
Djokovic is expected to head off Rafael Nadal and be the year-end No.1 again, but he could have clinched it by winning the Vienna indoor hard-court final…
