Jannik Sinner has picked up yet another trophy in 2024 after beating Novak Djokovic in the Shanghai Masters final.
Sinner secured the year-end number one ranking with his semi-final win over Tomas Machac, with the Czech having knocked out Carlos Alcaraz.
The Italian also made it past the likes of Daniil Medvedev and Ben Shelton at the Shanghai Masters before his final win over Djokovic.
Sinner lost the China Open to Carlos Alcaraz earlier this month, but has bounced back in superb fashion despite the quick turnaround.
The Serbian was chasing a 100th tour-level title, but was stopped in his tracks by a dominant display from the world number one.
Jannik Sinner breaks record in Shanghai Masters win over Novak Djokovic
In an exciting encounter, Sinner emerged victorious 7-6(7-4), 6-3 to clinch his seventh title of the season so far.
His latest success was record-breaking, with the 23-year-old becoming the youngest player to win the Shanghai Masters, as per OptaAce.
Moreover, Sinner is the youngest player to win three or more ATP Masters 1000 titles in a calendar year since a 22-year-old Rafael Nadal achieved the feat in 2009.
Shanghai Masters champion Jannik Sinner follows in Rafael Nadal’s footsteps
Sinner’s replication of Nadal’s fantastic feat couldn’t have been better timed, with the Spaniard having just confirmed his retirement from tennis.
The former world number one will hang up his racket at the Davis Cup Finals next month, where he will be representing Spain on home soil.
Sinner meanwhile is set to line out for Italy, with the current world number one in stunning form on the court.
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Djokovic certainly threatened in their Shanghai Masters final, but Sinner ultimately cruised to victory in one hour and 37 minutes.
He now has a personal best of 65 wins this season, with plenty of success still on the cards before the year is out.
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