In an electrifying semifinal match at the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh, Jannik Sinner once again proved his mettle by defeating the legendary Novak Djokovic in three grueling sets. The final score was 6-2, 6-7, 6-4, with Sinner emerging victorious after nearly two and a half hours of intense play.
Sinner started the match with a bang, breaking Djokovic’s serve early in the second game and establishing a commanding 3-0 lead. He maintained this advantage, closing out the first set 6-2. However, Djokovic fought back in the second set, breaking Sinner’s serve in the opening game and eventually winning the set 7-6.
The third set was a nail-biter, with both players displaying remarkable resilience and skill. Despite visible fatigue, Sinner managed to break Djokovic’s serve once more and secure the match-winning set 6-4.
This victory marks Sinner’s second win over Djokovic in just four days, following his triumph in the Shanghai Masters final. With this win, Sinner advances to the final of the Six Kings Slam, where he will face either Carlos Alcaraz or Rafael Nadal.
Sinner’s performance has been nothing short of spectacular, and his recent form suggests that he is a force to be reckoned with on the ATP tour. As he prepares for the final, fans and analysts alike are eagerly anticipating what promises to be another thrilling match.
Novak Djokovic in 2024
Now ranked no.4, Novak played his last encounter on the 13th of October when he was overcome by world no.1 Jannik Sinner 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final in Shanghai (draw).
This season Djokovic owns a composed 37-9 record. This year, Novak won 1 title in Paris. The Serbian was the runner-up in Wimbledon and Shanghai.
Djokovic is scheduled to play next in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of October.