Novak Djokovic will bid to win an unprecedented fifth successive title at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals next week, and a record-equalling sixth crown overall.
Over the past four years, the Serbian has often produced his best performances on the blue court at The O2 in London, including a 15-match winning streak. His only loss came in a 2015 round-robin defeat to Federer, whom he went onto beat in last year’s final. In his four recent visits to the Greenwich peninsula, he has put together a 18-1 record and lost only eight sets.
By comparison, fellow five-time season finale titlist Ivan Lendl, who reached nine straight finals between 1980-1988, put together a 15-match winning streak at the event between 1985-1988. Federer, who has reached a record 10 finals, compiled a 14-match winning streak between 2003-2005 and won 10 consecutive matches between 2011-13.
ALL-TIME BARCLAYS ATP WORLD TOUR FINALS TITLE LEADERS
| Player | Record In Finals | Win-Loss Record |
| Roger Federer (SUI) | 6-4 | 52-12 (.812) |
| Ivan Lendl (CZE/USA) | 5-4 | 39-10 (.795) |
| Pete Sampras (USA) | 5-1 | 35-14 (.714) |
| Novak Djokovic (SRB) | 5-0 | 27-10 (.729) |
In Djokovic’s first banner year, 2011, incredibly, he went 1-2 in round-robin play and exited the tournament with a 70-6 (.921) match record on the season and 10 titles from 11 finals. During 2011, he went 6-5 in indoor matches, but since then he’s compiled a 47-3 overall record in controlled conditions.
With year-end No. 1 in the Emirates ATP Rankings on the line, Djokovic will next week attempt to improve upon his 2016 61-8 match record, with his eighth title of the season. He’ll also do all in his power to fight Andy Murray and earn his fifth top-spot finish in the past six years (except 2013).