Jannik Sinner Defeats Novak Djokovic to Win Shanghai Masters

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In one of the most thrilling matches in his career, Jannik Sinner struck down Novak Djokovic convincingly in straight sets and took away the Shanghai Masters title on Sunday afternoon. The scoreline certainly was the biggest in his win at 7-6 (4), 6-3.

It has been quite a frustrating defeat for the tennis legend Djokovic, who has been still giving his all at age 37, but this time, he felt quite short. Even after the match, he said this has to be one of the worst-performing seasons in terms of results because he is someone who wins every tournament if he reaches quarter-final or final.

Jannik Sinner vs Novak Djokovic Shanghai Masters Final Match Summary

The match was a very tight first set, as neither player could break the other’s service. Sinner took an early 5-1 break in the tiebreak over Djokovic, who subsequently came back into the tiebreak and then netted a volley to lose it 7-6 (4) in favor of Sinner.

The second set saw some crucial break points at one stage as Sinner took a break in the fourth game, thereby taking the match with a 6-3 score. It lasted for 1 hour and 37 minutes. Sinner’s powerful serves and unaffected play proved crucial during the match.

Post-Match Statement By Both Players

On the day after the contest, Djokovic praised his foe, saying, “He was just too good today, too strong, too fast.” Sinner, in turn, called the victory a “very special day” and saluted Djokovic as a “legend” who continues to play incredible tennis year after year.

Sinner’s seventh victory this season made him the first player since Andy Murray in 2016 to have over six titles in a calendar year. It also denied Djokovic his first 100th career singles title and delayed his wait for this record.

Sinner’s victory at the Shanghai Masters speaks volumes about his conquering the game. Watching him ascend in the rankings will be quite thrilling as a man who can operate well under pressure.