ATP Finals LIVE: Novak Djokovic breaks Roger Federer record with victory over Jannik Sinner
Djokovic claimed a record seventh ATP Finals crown as he defeated the Italian Sinner 6-3 6-3 in Turin
Novak Djokovic produced a masterful performance to tame home favourite Jannik Sinner and win a record-breaking seventh ATP Finals crown in Turin.
World No 1 Djokovic was unrelenting as he closed out a 6-3 6-3 victory, overturning a three-set defeat to the in-form Italian in the group stages this week.
Sinner was subdued by Djokovic’s fast start and outstanding serving, with the Serbian winning 28 of his first 30 service points in a breathtaking display of accuracy.
Victory at the season-ending tournament moves Djokovic ahead of Roger Federer’s previous record of six ATP Finals titles, as the 36-year-old wrapped up another staggering season with a statement display.
After dispatching Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals on Saturday, Djokovic has sent a message that he remains by some distance the most dominant men’s player in the game as he continues to deny his young rivals.
Defeat to Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final in July was the only major loss of Djokovic’s season, as the Serbian finished the year with three grand slams, the ATP Finals title, and the year-end World No 1.
Follow live updates from the ATP Finals title match between Djokovic and Sinner, below:
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.”
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.”
ATP Finals LIVE: Djokovic vs Sinner latest updates
Novak Djokovic results this week
vs Rune 7-6 6-7 6-3
vs Sinner 5-7 7-6 6-7
vs Hurkacz 7-6 4-6 6-1
vs Alcaraz 6-3 6-2
ATP Finals LIVE: Djokovic vs Sinner latest updates
Jannik Sinner results this week
vs Tsitsipas 6-4 6-4
vs Djokovic 7-5 6-7 7-6
vs Rune 6-2 5-7 6-4
vs Medvedev 6-3 6-7 6-1
ATP Finals LIVE: Djokovic vs Sinner latest updates
Novak Djokovic said he is hoping to put the cherry on top of a successful 2023 season with a record seventh ATP Finals title, after the world number one beat Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-final to set up a showdown with Jannik Sinner.
Djokovic has won the Australian Open, French Open and U.S. Open this year to take his tally up to 24 Grand Slam titles and overtake rival Rafa Nadal. He also surpassed Steffi Graf’s record for the most weeks as world number one.
“I had an almost perfect season, Grand Slam season,” Djokovic told reporters after his 6-3 6-2 win over Alcaraz on Saturday.
“Ended the year as number one in the world, reached really all the objectives that I had, broke many records, made history of the sport. Of course, I’m thrilled with the season.
“But one more match to go. Hopefully I can crown the season with another win.”
Novak Djokovic looking to cap off ‘almost perfect’ year with ATP finals win
The Serb reached the finals after a straight set victory over Carlos Alcaraz
ATP Finals LIVE: Djokovic vs Sinner latest updates
When is Djokovic vs Sinner?
The ATP Final will take place after 5pm GMT on Sunday 19 November in Turin, Italy.
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Novak Djokovic bids for a record eighth 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 in today’s live blog
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