Sinner – Being ‘courageous’ and ‘clever’ was key to assertion win over Djokovic
Novak Djokovic bids for a file seventh ATP Finals title in a blockbuster showpiece in opposition to dwelling favorite Jannik Sinner in Turin.
Djokovic secured an emphatic victory over younger rival Carlos Alcaraz within the semi-finals on Saturday and is now out for revenge in opposition to the 22-year-old Italian Sinner, who defeated the World No 1 within the group phases earlier this week.
Sinner has been in red-hot kind in entrance of his dwelling followers in Turin and is trying to win the most important title of his profession on the season-ending event. He beat Daniil Medvedev within the semi-finals to proceed his profitable streak this week.
Djokovic, in the meantime, is concentrating on a file victory on the ATP Finals after a dominant season which has already seen the Serbian win three grand slam titles and safe the year-end World No 1 rating.
Follow dwell updates from the ATP Finals title match between Djokovic and Sinner, beneath:
ATP Finals: Djokovic 1-0 Sinner*
Djokovic holds to like behind a few clear aces and imposing forehands. The good begin from the World No 1, who’s out for revenge in addition to historical past tonight.
Jamie Braidwood19 November 2023 17:17
ATP Finals: *Djokovic 0-0 Sinner
Will it’s historical past for Djokovic or a primary for Italy and Sinner? Let’s discover out…
Jamie Braidwood19 November 2023 17:10
ATP Finals LIVE: Djokovic vs Sinner latest updates
Here we go! Djokovic gained the toss and will serve to begin this ATP Finals ultimate.
Let’s hope for a cracker.
Jamie Braidwood19 November 2023 17:08
ATP Finals LIVE: Djokovic vs Sinner latest updates
The environment in Turin hsa been electrical all week – particularly when Sinner has been on the court docket.
The noise is about to be wild because the Italian turns into the primary participant to play within the ATP Finals showpiece.
Jamie Braidwood19 November 2023 17:03
ATP Finals LIVE: Djokovic vs Sinner latest updates
Jannik Sinner has been the in-form on the ATP Finals this week, and has gained his final seven matches in opposition to top-ten opponents.
But beating the World No 1 twice in a row? At the identical event? It’s unparalleled. But Sinner has the large benefit of enjoying in entrance of his dwelling followers tonight.
He’s been red-hot this week.
Jamie Braidwood19 November 2023 16:57
ATP Finals LIVE: Djokovic vs Sinner latest updates
Novak Djokovic targets extra historical past this night and can overtake Roger Federer with a seventh ATP Finals crown.
All-time most ATP Finals titles:
6 -Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic
5 – Ivan Lendl, Pete Sampras
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Jamie Braidwood19 November 2023 16:51
ATP Finals LIVE: Djokovic vs Sinner latest updates
Jannik Sinner on enjoying within the ATP Finals ultimate: “It doesn’t really matter the matches before, how they have been. Especially with this format, you can win against one, but after you can lose. It’s different. But still happy that I can go one more time on the court here in Turin. Good atmosphere. Hopefully I can show some good tennis.”
Jamie Braidwood19 November 2023 16:40
ATP Finals LIVE: Djokovic vs Sinner latest updates
Novak Djokovic on Jannik Sinner: “He has been the best player of the tournament so far. Won four out of four matches and played some great tennis. Obviously riding on the big wave of support of his Italian crowd here.
“He’s going for his first trophy. I’m going for my seventh in the year-end World Tour Finals. I’ve been in these situations before. Hopefully experience can help a bit.
“But I don’t think it’s going to prevail because he’s been playing well, he’s going to have the crowd on his side. I know what I expect. I think having already a match against him in this kind of atmosphere helps me prepare better.”
(AP)
Jamie Braidwood19 November 2023 16:30
ATP Finals LIVE: Djokovic vs Sinner latest updates
Novak Djokovic outcomes this week
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Jamie Braidwood19 November 2023 16:22
ATP Finals LIVE: Djokovic vs Sinner latest updates
Jannik Sinner outcomes this week
Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic within the spherical robin stage however should now face him within the ATP Final
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Jamie Braidwood19 November 2023 16:21
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