Novak Djokovic is competing for a record-breaking seventh place ATP finals title in a blockbuster showpiece against the home favorites Jannik Sinner in Turin.
Djokovic secured a confident victory about young rival Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals on Saturday and now wants revenge against the 22-year-old Italian Sinner. who defeated the world number 1 in the group stage earlier this week.
Sinner was in top form in front of his home fans in Turin and is looking to win the biggest title of his career at the season-ending tournament. He defeated Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals, continuing his winning streak this week.
Djokovic, on the other hand aims for a record victory at the ATP Finals After a dominant season in which the Serb has already won three Grand Slam titles and secured number 1 in the world rankings at the end of the year.
Follow live updates from the ATP Finals title fight between Djokovic and Sinner below:
ATP Finals LIVE: Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner, current results and updates
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Novak Djokovic meets Jannik Sinner in the ATP Finals title fight
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ATP Finals live on Amazon Prime Video in the UK
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Djokovic wants to win a record seventh ATP Finals title
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Home favorite Sinner is the first Italian to reach the final of the ATP Finals
ATP Finals: Djokovic 1:1 Sinner*
5:25 p.m , Jamie Braidwood
Djokovic already has four aces and gets a comfortable hold when Sinner shoots his backhand return wide at 40-15. Djokovic versus the home crowd will be an interesting subplot today.
ATP final: *Djokovic 1-1 Sinner
17:21 , Jamie Braidwood
Can I have some more, please! Sinner takes the first point on serve after a brilliant rally against Djokovic, which he brought under control thanks to a stunning angled forehand crosscourt.
After a game of cat and mouse with Djokovic at the net, Sinner takes his opening grip, a nice touch from the Italian brings him onto the court.
Wonderful noise – and some great hits already.
ATP Finals: Djokovic 1-0 Sinner*
5:17 p.m , Jamie Braidwood
Djokovic stays current with a few clean aces and impressive forehands. The perfect start for the world number 1, who is looking for both revenge and history tonight.
ATP final: *Djokovic 0-0 Sinner
5:10 p.m , Jamie Braidwood
Will it be history for Djokovic or a first for Italy and Sinner? Let’s find out…
*indicates the nearest server
ATP Finals LIVE: Djokovic vs. Sinner, latest updates
5:08 p.m , Jamie Braidwood
Here we go! Djokovic won the toss and will open this ATP Finals final.
Let’s hope for a cracker.
ATP Finals LIVE: Djokovic vs. Sinner, latest updates
5:03 p.m , Jamie Braidwood
The atmosphere in Turin was electric all week – especially when Sinner was on the pitch.
The noise is set to be wild as the Italian becomes the first player to play in the showpiece ATP Finals.
This could be a classic.
ATP Finals LIVE: Djokovic vs. Sinner, latest updates
16:57 , Jamie Braidwood
Jannik Sinner was in top form at the ATP Finals this week, winning his last seven games against top ten opponents.
But beating the world No. 1 twice in a row? At the same tournament? It is unknown. But Sinner has the big advantage of playing in front of his home fans tonight.
He was red hot this week.
ATP Finals LIVE: Djokovic vs. Sinner, latest updates
16:51 , Jamie Braidwood
Novak Djokovic aims for more history tonight and can overtake Roger Federer with his seventh ATP Finals title.
Most ATP Finals titles of all time:
6 -Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic
5 – Ivan Lendl, Pete Sampras
4 – Ilie Năstasis
ATP Finals LIVE: Djokovic vs. Sinner, latest updates
4:40 p.m , Jamie Braidwood
Jannik Sinner about his game in the ATP Finals: “It doesn’t really matter which games have taken place before, how they went. Especially in this format, you can win against someone, but then you can also lose. It is different. But I’m still happy that I can go out on the pitch again here in Turin. Good atmosphere. Hopefully I can show good tennis.”
ATP Finals LIVE: Djokovic vs. Sinner, latest updates
4:30 p.m , Jamie Braidwood
Novak Djokovic on Jannik Sinner: “He was the best player of the tournament so far. Won four out of four matches and played great tennis. He is obviously benefiting from the huge wave of support from his Italian audience.
“He’s going for his first trophy. I’m aiming for my seventh place finish at the World Tour Finals at the end of the year. I’ve been in situations like this before. Hopefully experience can help a little.
“But I don’t think it will prevail because he played well, he will have the crowd on his side. I know what I expect. I think having already played a game against him in this atmosphere will help me prepare better.”
ATP Finals LIVE: Djokovic vs. Sinner, latest updates
16:22 , Jamie Braidwood
Novak Djokovic results this week
against Rune 7-6 6-7 6-3
against Sinner 5-7 7-6 6-7
against Hurkacz 7-6 4-6 6-1
against Alcaraz 6-3 6-2
ATP Finals LIVE: Djokovic vs. Sinner, latest updates
16:21 , Jamie Braidwood
Results from Jannik Sinner this week
against Tsitsipas 6-4 6-4
against Djokovic 7-5 6-7 7-6
against Rune 6-2 5-7 6-4
against Medvedev 6-3 6-7 6-1
ATP Finals LIVE: Djokovic vs. Sinner, latest updates
16:11 , Jamie Braidwood
Novak Djokovic said he hopes to cap a successful 2023 season with a record-equalling seventh ATP Finals title after the world number one defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals to set up a showdown with Jannik Sinner.
Djokovic has won the Australian Open, French Open and US Open this year, taking his tally to 24 Grand Slam titles and overtaking rival Rafa Nadal. He also surpassed Steffi Graf’s record for most weeks as world number one.
“I had an almost perfect season, a Grand Slam season,” Djokovic told reporters after his 6-3, 6-2 win over Alcaraz on Saturday.
“I finished the year as number one in the world, really achieved all the goals I had set for myself, broke many records and made history in the sport.” Of course I’m thrilled with the season.
“But one more game. Hopefully I can crown the season with another win.”
Novak Djokovic wants to end the “almost perfect” year with victory in the ATP final
ATP Finals LIVE: Djokovic vs. Sinner, latest updates
4:10 p.m , Jamie Braidwood
When will Djokovic vs. Sinner take place?
The ATP Finals will take place on Sunday November 19th after 5:00pm GMT in Turin, Italy.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the UK can catch the action live on Amazon Prime Video.
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16:04 , Jamie Braidwood
Novak Djokovic is competing for a record-breaking eighth place ATP finals title in a blockbuster showpiece against the home favorites Jannik Sinner in Turin.
Djokovic secured a comfortable victory over young rival Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals on Saturday and is now looking for revenge against the 22-year-old Italian Sinner, who beat the world number one in the group stage earlier this week.
Sinner was in top form in front of his home fans in Turin and is looking to win the biggest title of his career at the season-ending tournament. He defeated Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals, continuing his winning streak this week.
Djokovic, meanwhile, is aiming for a record win at the ATP Finals after a dominant season that has already seen the Serb win three Grand Slam titles and secure the year-end world No. 1 ranking.
Follow live updates from the ATP Finals title fight between Djokovic and Sinner in today’s live blog
