final with Sinner. Live again

Who will challenge Jannik Sinner in the final in Shanghai? The answer came from the challenge between Djokovic and Fritz in the semifinal scheduled immediately after the one between the world number one and Machac. And he saw an extraordinary Nole beat an excellent Fritz who continues to have his bête noire in store: today he lost 6-4 7-6 but, above all, he suffered his tenth defeat in a row. Djokovic, who took to the court with a noticeable bandage on his right knee, dominated the first set but then began to suffer, run less and even require medical intervention for back pain. Fritz seemed to have a downhill path but where his legs could not reach, his head arrived: Nole responded with nerves to all the plays, understanding that either he would close it immediately or he would struggle in the third set. He gave everything he had and got himself into the final against Jannik, the number one in the world.

18:48

Djokovic chasing his 100th title

The most awaited final is served. Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic will compete for the Shanghai Masters, the penultimate 1000 of the season. Two generations of tennis players compared, the South Tyrolean, firmly number one in the world rankings and the 37 year old Serbian, the last musketeer still active. Tomorrow Djokovic will hunt for title number 100 and the 41st 1000th of his amazing career.

18:24

Djokovic-Fritz statistics

Djokovic has won 26, 5 more than Fritz, who has instead committed more unforced errors than the Serbian (31 against 25). Djokovic hit 7 aces, saving both of the two break points conceded (100%). On the other hand, Fritz made 6 aces, but also with 5 double faults. The percentage of points won with the first team was also better for the Serbian (78% versus 71%).

18:04

Djokovic returns to play a 1000 final

Djokovic returns to play a 1000 final after almost a year. The previous one dates back to last season in Paris-Bercy, it was November 5, 2023 and Nole beat Dimitrov 6-4, 6-3.

17:41

Djokovic: “Not bad for an old man…”

“Shanghai, you have my heart. Not bad for an old boy. On to the final”, this is how Djokovic on X celebrated the victory against Fritz and the access to the final in Shanghai.

17:19

Djokovic’s message on camera

At the end of the match Djokovic approached the camera and wrote a message in Chinese with an orange marker: here’s what it means. READ EVERYTHING

17:01

Djokovic, the moment of the injury

All the photos of the moment in which Djokovic calls the medical timeout and then, after returning to the court, slips and falls.

16:39

Djokovic tabù per Fritz

The statistical data on Djokovic against Fritz is impressive: the Serbian beat the American for the tenth time out of ten matches. A real taboo, a sentence.

16:14

Precedenti Sinner-Djokovic

It will be the eighth meeting between Sinner and Djokovic, the second in a final after the 2023 ATP Finals. For the moment the balance sees Nole ahead 4-3 over Jannik.

15:45

Finale number 141 by Djokovic

Tomorrow is the 141st final for Djokovic: a crazy career

15:26

Djokovic-Sinner final, Vagnozzi in the stands to “study”

Simone Vagnozzi, Jannik Sinner’s coach, was also in the stands to watch the semi-final between Djokovic and Fritz: READ all the details

15:15

Shanghai Sinner-Djokovic final, time

The final is scheduled for tomorrow morning at 10.30 am Italian time. READ all the details HERE

15:15

Djokovic: “Tomorrow I will play to win”

Djokovic commented at the end of the match: “These types of matches at the end of the tournament are tough. I felt less good than yesterday, it was a very high test because Fritz plays well. With his serve it was a great test. Game for the 100th ATP title? It’s Nice that it’s happening here where I haven’t been for five years, I hope to find energy to play and win“

15:07

+++ Super Djokovic: beats Fritz and flies to the final from Sinner +++

For the tenth time Djokovic beats Fritz and flies to the final in Shanghai. Tomorrow he will face Sinner, the world number one

15:05

Match point per Djokovic

Of nerves and class, Nole: 7-6 and match point

15:02

For Fritz 6-5 at the tie break, it’s set point

Djokovic makes a mistake, 6-5 and set point for Fritz. Nothing to do, 6-6 because this time it’s the American who makes the mistake

14:55

Infinito Djokovic: 6-6, if he goes to the tie break

Infinite class from Djokovic: 6-6 and goes to the tie break. Nole lands shots like a true champion despite his precarious physical condition

14:53

Djokovic returns to the court but is not well

Djokovic returns to the court but is not well, he even risks falling. Nole has to push now because it seems complicated for him to face the third set

14:47

Fritz 6-5 and trouble for Djokovic

Fritz goes to 6-5 but it is clear that Djokovic is not well: he has discomfort in his right knee and now also in his back. The physiotherapist is massaging his back after the medical time out

14:44

Djokovic responds: 5-5

In the toughest moment Djokovic responds in kind and leads 5-5. His tennis is always splendid, but physically he seems to have a little less energy

14:42

Fritz takes advantage and goes 5-4

Fritz understands the moment, takes advantage of it and goes 5-4. Nole shakes his head, he’s not happy

14:37

Djokovic nervous, what a response to his coach

Djokovic, meanwhile, is nervous and despite having reached 4-4, he takes it out on his coach: READ EVERYTHING HERE

14:36

Fritz sul 4-3 contro Djokovic

After the last exchanges Djokovic continues to appear unresponsive and Fritz has moved up to 4-3. The American, on the contrary, is hitting with strength and precision

14:27

Fritz pushes, the most difficult moment of the match for Djokovic

Fritz and Djokovic are at 3-3, it is the most difficult moment of the match for Nole as the American pushes and makes the Serbian champion run from one side of the court to the other

14:16

Fritz ahead 3-2

At the end of a truly top-level game Fritz is ahead 3-2. Djokovic also seems to have pain in one knee but doesn’t seem willing to give up anything. HERE are all the match statistics

14:13

What exchanges between Djokovic and Fritz

In the second set, very long exchanges between Fritz and Djokovic: tennis of the highest level

14:05

Djokovic e Fritz sul 2-2

Djokovic and Fritz are at 2-2, now the American is needed

13:54

Off to the second set, Fritz ahead

Off to the second set, Fritz tries to react and takes home the first game. The American seems to have a block against Nole who he has never beaten in his career as he makes mistakes that he has never made in the tournament

13:49

+++ Djokovic wins the first set 6-4 +++

Djokovic wins the first set 6-4 and closes with an Ace

13:46

Also hot for Fritz who takes off his shirt after the 5-4

Also hot for Fritz who takes off his shirt after going 5-4

13:43

Nole again: Djokovic goes to 5-3

Djokovic continues to push and goes 5-3. The Serbian is puffing, suffering from the heat, but is playing good tennis

13:37

Fritz responds and takes the lead at 4-3

Fritz responds, shortens and takes the lead to 4-3. The American is especially good at responses

13:33

Djokovic sul 4-2

First foul for Fritz in the tournament, Djokovic steps on the accelerator, puts the American under pressure and goes 4-2

13:29

Djokovic break and serve at 3-2

Djokovic goes to 3-2. The Serbian continues to wet his hands, obviously sweating

13:26

Nole responds and goes to 2-2

Djokovic responds and goes to 2-2

13:24

Djokovic-Fritz sul 2-1

Fritz is making Djokovic run who at times also gets nervous due to the heat and sweat: 2-1 for the American

13:15

Fritz gets the first game

Nice start from Djokovic but beautiful responses from Fritz who takes home the first game: 1-0 for the American. Now we need Nole

13:13

What a start for Djokovic

What a start for Djokovic who goes to 40-0 with a couple of top-level shots. The match is only just beginning but the Serbian has started very well. Fritz however responds and goes to 30-40

13:11

+++ Off to the semi-final between Djokovic and Fritz +++

Off to the semi-final in Shanghai between Djokovic and Fritz, whoever wins will face Jannik Sinner tomorrow

13:08

Nole with the bandage

The two are warming up, Djokovic as always has a noticeable bandage on his right knee

13:02

Djokovic against Fritz, the semi-final soon: the precedents

Fritz and Djokovic are entering the court. The precedents are sensational: Nole beat the American 9 times out of 9

13:01

Djokovic and Sinner, the special ranking

The ATP announces which active players have closed the year as world number one: Djokovic, Alcaraz, Nadal and, from today, Sinner.

12:41

Will Federer also attend the Nole match?

There is curiosity to know if Federer will attend Djokovic’s match, after having attended Sinner’s

12:35

Djokovic and the meeting with Federer

The images of the match in Shanghai between Federer and Djokovic have gone viral: WATCH ALL HERE

12:33

Sinner will close the year as number one in the world

Meanwhile, the first finalist, Jannik Sinner, already knows that he will end the year as number one in the world: READ everything about his semi-final HERE