In the bustling metropolis of Shanghai, tennis fans are eagerly anticipating a thrilling final between Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner at the Shanghai Masters. Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, is set to face off against the world number one, Sinner, in what promises to be an epic battle.
Djokovic, who recently defeated American seventh seed Taylor Fritz in the semifinals, is on the brink of achieving his 100th ATP title and his fifth Shanghai Masters crown. “I came here this year definitely with the vision or desire to get to the final and fight for 100 titles,” Djokovic said. “I’ve got that chance against the best player in the world and let’s see what happens.”Sinner, on the other hand, secured his spot in the final by defeating Czech 30th seed Tomas Machac and has been in phenomenal form this season. The 23-year-old Italian has won three of his last four matches against Djokovic, including their most recent encounter at the Australian Open semi-final earlier this year.
The stage is set for a titanic duel between two of the sport’s top players. Djokovic, known for his gritty defense and spectacular shotmaking, will need to bring his A-game to overcome the in-form Sinner. The Serbian star, however, remains confident and determined to claim the title.
Sinner in Shanghai, ranking, and results in 2024
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Ranked no.1, Sinner has a compiled 64-6 win-loss record in 2024. The Italian is playing in Shanghai where he ousted Unknown Player bye, the world no.93 Taro Daniel 6-1 6-4, the world no.37 Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-7(3) 6-4 6-2, the world no.16 Ben Shelton 6-4 7-6(1), the world no.5 Daniil Medvedev 6-1 6-4 and the world no.33 Tomas Machac 6-4 7-5.
Jannik Sinner will play the world no.4 Novak Djokovic in the final on Sunday at 4:30 pm on STADIUM COURT. Their current head to head is 4-3 for Djokovic.
Sinner clinched 6 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati and U.S. Open. Jannik reached the final in Beijing (China Open).
Jannik won 17 titles in his career: 8 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 7 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Sinner has scheduled to play next in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of October.
Djokovic in Shanghai, ranking, and results in 2024
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Currently ranked no.4, Novak achieved a composed 37-8 win-loss record in 2024. Djokovic is playing at the moment in Shanghai where he bested the world no.43 Alex Michelsen 7-6(3) 7-6(9), the world no.30 Flavio Cobolli 6-1 6-2, the world no.61 Roman Safiullin 6-3 6-2, the world no.65 Jakub Mensik 6-7(4) 6-1 6-4 and the world no.7 Taylor Fritz 6-4 7-6(6).
Novak Djokovic will compete against the world no.1 Jannik Sinner in the final on Sunday at 4:30 pm on STADIUM COURT. Their actual record is 4-3 for Djokovic.
The Serbian has won 1 title in 2024 in Paris. Djokovic got to the final in Wimbledon.
Novak won 99 titles in his career: 52 on hard courts, 20 on clay courts, 19 on indoor courts and 8 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Djokovic will play next in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of October.
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic played each other 7 times. Their actual record is 4-3 for Djokovic.