
Sinner – Being ‘brave’ and ‘intelligent’ was key to statement win over Djokovic
Novak Djokovic bids for a record seventh ATP Finals title in a blockbuster showpiece against home favourite Jannik Sinner in Turin.
Djokovic secured an emphatic victory over young rival Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals on Saturday and is now out for revenge against the 22-year-old Italian Sinner, who defeated the World No 1 in the group stages earlier this week.
Sinner has been in red-hot form in front of his home fans in Turin and is looking to win the biggest title of his career at the season-ending tournament. He beat Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals to continue his winning streak this week.
Djokovic, meanwhile, is targeting a record victory at the ATP Finals after a dominant season which has already seen the Serbian win three grand slam titles and secure the year-end World No 1 ranking.
Follow live updates from the ATP Finals title match between Djokovic and Sinner, below:
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ATP Finals: *Djokovic 2-1 Sinner
Djokovic unloads on a forehand winner from the middle of the baseline and crushes it past Sinner at over 85mph.
Sinner responds with a beautiful drop shot from inside the baseline – that’s a skill he has developed over the season.
Djokovic beats Sinner with an excellent backhand lob – and then Sinner whacks a forehand into the net, looking for the line.
Jamie Braidwood19 November 2023 17:30
ATP Finals: Djokovic 2-1 Sinner*
Djokovic is up to four aces already and gets a comfortable hold as Sinner pushes his backhand return wide on 40-15. Djokovic against the home crowd will be an interesting sub-plot today.
Jamie Braidwood19 November 2023 17:25
ATP Finals: *Djokovic 1-1 Sinner
More of this please! Sinner wins the first point on serve after a brilliant rally against Djokovic, which he took control of thanks to a stunning angled forehand crosscourt.
Sinner takes his opening hold after a game of cat-and-mouse with Djokovic at the net, lovely touch from the Italian and he gets on the board.
Wonderful noise – and some great hitting already.
Jamie Braidwood19 November 2023 17:21
ATP Finals: Djokovic 1-0 Sinner*
Djokovic holds to love behind a couple of clean aces and imposing forehands. The perfect start from the World No 1, who is out for revenge as well as history tonight.
Jamie Braidwood19 November 2023 17:17
ATP Finals: *Djokovic 0-0 Sinner
Will it be history for Djokovic or a first for Italy and Sinner? Let’s find out…
Jamie Braidwood19 November 2023 17:10
ATP Finals LIVE: Djokovic vs Sinner latest updates
Here we go! Djokovic won the toss and will serve to start this ATP Finals final.
Let’s hope for a cracker.
Jamie Braidwood19 November 2023 17:08
ATP Finals LIVE: Djokovic vs Sinner latest updates
The atmosphere in Turin hsa been electric all week – especially when Sinner has been on the court.
The noise is set to be wild as the Italian becomes the first player to play in 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 at the ATP Finals this week, and has won his last seven matches against top-ten opponents.
But beating the World No 1 twice in a row? At the same tournament? It’s unheard of. But Sinner has the huge advantage of playing in front of his home fans 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 more history this evening 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 playing in the ATP Finals final: “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