Jannik Sinner beat Novak Djokovic 6-4 6-2 in just ove an hour to set up a showdown against Carlos Alcaraz at the Six Kings Slam in Ryadh.
Sinner has beaten Djokovic in seven consecutive matches since the 2023 Davis Cup Final.
Sinner earned a single break in the third game to take a 2-1 lead and served out the first set 6-4 with a hold at 15. The world number 2 broke twice in the first and fifth games before saving two break points in the sixth game. Sinner sealed the win on his first match point in the eighth game.
Jannik Sinner: “Djokovic is such a great role model for especially us, the younger generation. Seeing him competing, seeing him practice and training for these moments. it’s amazing. What he has achieved in his career, it’s incredible and you know I see him as a real idol. To play against him is such a huge honour and privilege. Obviously I’m happy about today, but I’m also happy to see him around.”
Djokovic will return to the court for the third place match against Taylor Fritz.
Novak Djokovic: “I’m sorry you couldn’t see a longer match today, it’s his fault, not my fault! I tried to intimidate him a little bit at that last game with the 0-15 point, but it didn’t work.
