Top-ranked Jannik Sinner secured a stunning victory over Novak Djokovic in straight sets to win the Shanghai Masters on Sunday, solidifying his place among tennis’s elite. Sinner triumphed with a score of 7-6 (4), 6-3, marking a significant achievement against the 24-time Grand Slam champion.
The Italian displayed remarkable prowess on the court, hitting eight aces and delivering 22 winners compared to Djokovic’s four aces and 12 winners. Impressively, Sinner never faced a break point throughout the match, demonstrating his dominance. Djokovic was on the hunt for his 100th tour-level title, a milestone reached by only two players in men’s tennis history: Jimmy Connors with 109 titles and Roger Federer with 103.
In other news from the world of women’s tennis, second-ranked Aryna Sabalenka staged a remarkable comeback at the Wuhan Open, defeating an in-form Coco Gauff 1-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the semifinals. With this victory, Sabalenka advanced to her third consecutive final at Wuhan, maintaining her perfect record at the tournament.