The penultimate Masters 1000 of the season is about to deliver its verdict. A dream final between Jannik Sinner et Novak Djokovic is getting closer, but be careful. There will be competition this Saturday for the semi-finals at Shanghai. In the opening, the world number 1 will challenge the heat Tomas Machacexecutioner of Carlos Alcaraz in the previous round, while “No” will challenge Taylor Fritzfinalist of the last US Open. Qualification for the Masters is at stake for the last two cities. Matches start at 10:30 a.m.
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Sinner towards an 8th final in 2024?
The year 2024 of Jannik Sinner is indescribable. Winner of six tournaments, with only one lost final, the Italian is already assured of finishing the season as world No. 1. A deserved XXL performance, like his two Grand Slams won. Saturday, facing Tomas Machache will be the overwhelming favorite to reach an eighth final this year. His opponent has the arguments to counter him. The proof: he beat Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals, and is riding on impressive confidence. During their first and only confrontation MiamiThis year, Sinner had established itself without much difficulty.
Djokovic wants to be rated 10/10
Direct confrontations between Novak Djokovic et Taylor Fritz speak for the Serbian. With a 9/9 against the American, “Nole” is the real nemesis of his opponent in the semi-final in Chine. Impressive ease since the start of the tournament, except perhaps against Jakub Mensik Friday, Djokovic will face a real test against Fritz. The US Open finalist is on a roll and proved it against David Goffin in quarters. The qualification for the Masters de Turin is not very far away, which can be an additional motivation.
The program for this Saturday in Shanghai:
Stadium Court
From 10:30 a.m.
[1] Jannik Sinner (ITA) – [30] Tomas Machac (RTC)
Not before 1 p.m.
[4] Novak Djokovic (SRB) – [7] Taylor Fritz (USA)
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