Jannik Sinner denied Novak Djokovic the a centesimal title of his profession with victory within the Shanghai Masters ultimate because the World No 1 claimed his third win in a row in opposition to the 24-time grand slam champion.
Djokovic, 37, was bidding to develop into simply the third man within the Open period to succeed in a century of titles after Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer, who was sat within the crowd subsequent to Carlos Alcaraz.
However Sinner, 23, continued his dominant run of type on the exhausting courts by successful his third ATP 1000 match of the yr, edging a detailed ultimate 7-6 (4) 6-3 in a single hour and 36 minutes.
The primary set was dominated by serve however the Australian Open and US Open champion elevated his sport to win the tiebreak, as Djokovic coughed up a key error on the web handy Sinner set factors.
And the Italian pressed his benefit into the second as he broke Djokovic for the primary time within the match with a surprising forehand winner.
Sinner remained stable on serve, not going through a single break level all match, as he closed out his seventh title of the yr to disclaim Djokovic a slice of tennis historical past.
Comply with the response from the Shanghai Masters ultimate in our stay weblog, under.
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Report: Jannik Sinner too sturdy for Novak Djokovic in Shanghai Masters ultimate
Jannik Sinner added his seventh title of a outstanding yr with victory over Novak Djokovic within the ultimate of the Shanghai Masters.
Sinner, who’s already assured to complete the season as world primary, was simply too sturdy for Djokovic, making it 4 wins from his final 5 matches in opposition to the Serbian with a 7-6 (4) 6-3 triumph.
That denied Djokovic a a centesimal profession title, though this week has been one other reminder that the 37-year-old stays very a lot an element on the high of the sport.
There was little or no to decide on between them within the opening set, with Sinner recovering from 0-30 at 4-5 then making the higher begin within the tie-break.
A missed backhand volley from Djokovic proved expensive, and the relentless strain from the opposite finish advised within the fourth sport of the second set, when Sinner drilled a forehand winner to assert the one break of the match.
Jamie Braidwood13 October 2024 12:21
Jannik Sinner retains constructing on spectacular yr
Sinner is the primary participant to win seven ATP Tour titles in a yr since Andy Murray gained 9 tournaments in 2016, the yr during which he completed World No 1. The Italian will even have additional probabilities in Paris and Turin.
Sinner can be the youngest Shanghai Masters champion on the age of 23, which additionally beats Murray’s document by a few months. Murray gained the primary of his three Shanghai titles in 2010.
In the meantime, Sinner claimed his sixty fifth win of the yr to set a brand new private greatest. The World No 1 has solely misplaced six occasions this season.
Jamie Braidwood13 October 2024 12:14
When may Novak Djokovic win his a centesimal title?
Novak Djokovic’s pursuit of his a centesimal profession title is ready to proceed on the Paris Masters on the finish of the month, in what’s the ultimate ATP 1000 match of the season. It’s a match he has gained a document seven occasions, together with final yr.
Nevertheless, it will actually be becoming for Djokovic to win his a centesimal title in Serbia on the Belgrade Open – that begins nearly instantly after the Paris Masters. Would Djokovic contemplate focusing on Belgrade as an alternative of Paris, given the dominance of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz this season?
After that, Djokovic would hope to function on the year-end ATP Finals in Turin, the place he’s additionally defending champion. The 37-year-old is simply sixth within the race to Turin however helped his trigger by reaching the Shanghai ultimate. He in all probability wants run in Paris to substantiate it.
Jamie Braidwood13 October 2024 12:07
Jannik Sinner praises Novak Djokovic throughout Shanghai Masters victory speech
“It’s so good to see you continue to enjoying unbelievable tennis. You retain displaying it yr after yr. Not solely you, additionally to your workforce. I additionally know a few of your workforce we’re exchanging somewhat bit our workforce members!
“ You’re doing an unbelievable job. I want you all one of the best. Not simply this season however attempting to remain wholesome for subsequent season. Hoping to see you for so long as potential.”
Jamie Braidwood13 October 2024 11:57
Novak Djokovic praises Jannik Sinner after Shanghai ultimate defeat
“Congratulations to Jannik. He was simply too good as we speak. Too sturdy. Too quick. You’re having an unbelievable yr.
“Congrats to Jannik’s workforce as nicely. Properly carried out guys. I do know a few guys there, acquainted faces! It’s a terrific workforce.”
Sinner added health coach Marco Panichi and physiotherapist Ulises Badio to his workforce following the dismissal of two members of his workers within the wake of the anti-doping controversy.
Panichi and Badio had labored with Djokovic till final yr.
Jamie Braidwood13 October 2024 11:55
Novak Djokovic addresses Roger Federer after Shanghai ultimate defeat
Novak Djokovic speaks after defeat to Jannik Sinner within the Shanghai Masters ultimate, and addresses Roger Federer within the crowd!
“It’s good to see Roger within the stands, I want you have been nonetheless on the courtroom enjoying with us. It’s in all probability the primary time I’m enjoying in entrance of you, so I had some added strain as we speak! Thanks for being right here, Carlos Alcaraz as nicely.”
Jamie Braidwood13 October 2024 11:49
Jannik Sinner’s unbelievable 2024 season
A shocking season from the Italian. Sinner has now gained three ATP Masters 1000 titles this yr, when no different participant has a couple of. His seventh title total put him away from Carlos Alcaraz, who’s second with 4.
January: Australian Open (Grand Slam)
February: Rotterdam (ATP 500)
March: Miami Open (ATP 1000)
August: Cincinnati (ATP 1000)
September: US Open (Grand Slam)
October: Shanghai Masters (ATP 1000)
Jamie Braidwood13 October 2024 11:44
‘He’s a legend of the game’: Jannik Sinner on Novak Djokovic document
Jannik Sinner after beating Novak Djokovic for the fourth time in 5 matches.
“It’s robust to inform you the key as a result of he doesn’t have any weaknesses. I simply should attempt to use the actually small quantity of probabilities he provides you, however there aren’t so many within the match.
“Simply attempting to consider in each second, and that’s it. He’s a legend of the game and he’s very robust to play in opposition to, so I’m very pleased.”
Jamie Braidwood13 October 2024 11:36
Jannik Sinner on ‘very particular’ Shanghai Masters title
Jannik Sinner talking after his 7-6 6-3 win over Novak Djokovic:
“It was a really robust match clearly enjoying in opposition to Novak, he is among the hardest challenges we have now and I’m very proud of how I dealt with this case.
“He was serving nice within the first set and I actually couldn’t discover a solution to break him. Then I performed an excellent breaker on the finish of the primary set which gave me the arrogance to begin off nicely within the second set. I’m very pleased concerning the performances all through the match. It’s a really particular one.”
Jamie Braidwood13 October 2024 11:34
Recreation, set and match! Jannik Sinner 7-6 6-3 Novak Djokovic
It’s simply outstanding that Jannik Sinner has gained 4 of his final 5 matches in opposition to Novak Djokovic, together with the final three. It’s been a key a part of the Italian’s journey to World No 1 and grand slam champion.
The top-to-head is now degree at 4 wins every.
2024: Shanghai Masters, ultimate, out of doors exhausting – Sinner wins in two units
2024: Australian Open, semi-final, out of doors exhausting – Sinner wins in 4 units
2023: Davis Cup Finals, semi-final, indoor exhausting – Sinner wins in three units
2023: ATP Finals, ultimate, indoor exhausting – Djokovic wins in two units
2023: ATP Finals, spherical robin – Sinner wins in three units
2023: Wimbledon, semi-final, grass – Djokovic wins in three units
2022: Wimbledon, quarter-final, grass – Djokovic wins in 5 units
2021: Monte Carlo, spherical of 32, clay, Djokovic wins in two units
Jamie Braidwood13 October 2024 11:29
