Rising Italian star Jannik Sinner upset world No. 4 Novak Djokovic in the final of the Shanghai Masters, denying the Serbian legend his 100th career singles title. Sinner’s crucial break in the second set proved decisive in the 1 hour 37-minute match.
Novak Djokovic overcame physical discomfort to defeat Taylor Fritz in a thrilling semi-final at the Shanghai Masters, setting up a final clash against world number one Jannik Sinner. Sinner, who secured the year-end top ranking, will face a formidable challenge in Djokovic, who has a history of dominating their encounters. The match promises to be a captivating battle between two of the sport’s elite players.
Jannik Sinner, the Italian tennis star, secured the year-end No. 1 ranking after a dominant semifinal win over Tomas Machac at the Shanghai Masters. This victory sets him up for a thrilling final clash against Novak Djokovic, who is aiming for his 100th ATP title. Sinner’s remarkable season, marked by six tournament wins including two Grand Slam triumphs, has solidified his position as the top player in the world.
Novak Djokovic overcame a shaky start to defeat Czech Jakub Mensik in a thrilling three-set match, securing his spot in the Shanghai Masters semifinals. The 37-year-old Serb will face Taylor Fritz, who also advanced to the semi-finals with a victory over David Goffin.
Novak Djokovic, the world’s No. 1 player, continued his dominant run at the Shanghai Masters, defeating Roman Safiullin in straight sets to advance to the quarterfinals for the 10th time. He’s now just one win away from a historic 100th tour-level title, a feat only achieved by Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer in the Open Era.
Novak Djokovic, the four-time Shanghai Masters champion, showcased his dominance by defeating Flavio Cobolli in straight sets, advancing to the round of 16. The Serbian star will now face Roman Safiullin in the next round.
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Daniil Medvedev, long-time rivals on and off the court, will meet again in the fourth round of the Shanghai Masters. Tsitsipas advanced by defeating Alexandre Muller in a rain-delayed match, while Medvedev has already secured his spot in the next round. The tournament also saw wins from Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz, and Gael Monfils, who will face Carlos Alcaraz in the next round. Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev are also set for crucial matches later in the day.
A scoring error in the second set gave Flavio Cobolli a crucial advantage, allowing him to break Stan Wawrinka’s serve and ultimately secure a 6-7(6), 7-6(4), 6-3 victory in the Shanghai Masters second round. The mistake, which went unnoticed by both players and officials, gave Cobolli a 2-0 lead in the third set, setting him up for a victory against the three-time Grand Slam champion.
Novak Djokovic overcame a tough challenge from American Alex Michelsen, surviving two tiebreaks to secure his spot in the third round of the Shanghai Masters. Despite a strong start from Michelsen, Djokovic ultimately prevailed in a thrilling match, demonstrating his resilience and winning over the passionate crowd with his charismatic personality.
Stefanos Tsitsipas rebounded from a recent slump to defeat Kei Nishikori in straight sets at the Shanghai Masters, advancing to the third round. The match saw tight sets and a crucial tiebreaker, highlighting Tsitsipas’s improved form and fighting spirit.
