Jannik Sinner & Novak Djokovic Face Off in Shanghai Masters Finals

Preview for the Shanghai Masters finals between Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic.

Novak Djokovic (SRB) and Jannik Sinner (ITA) at the net after their match on day 12 of Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images / Susan Mullane-Imagn Images

Earlier this year, Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals of the Australian Open before winning his first Grand Slam. Fast forward to one of the last tournaments of the season, and the two are scheduled to face off again.

Earlier today, Sinner beat Tomas Machac, and Djokovic downed Taylor Fritz to set up a finals showdown at the Shanghai Masters. Fans can watch the match at 4:30 a.m. EST on the Tennis Channel.

Sinner is the World No. 1 and has a record of 64-6 with six titles this year. The 23-year-old has won his first two Grand Slams, but it has not come without controversy - a doping scandal has dogged Sinner for the past two months.

All fun and games already 🥳@janniksin #RolexShanghaiMasters pic.twitter.com/IFukOl2sxT

— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) October 12, 2024

Despite the drama, Sinner has officially claimed the ATP Year-End No. 1. He made more history by becoming the first Italian to achieve the feat.

Meanwhile, Djokovic is the World No. 4 and has a record of 37-8 this year. The 37-year-old reminded fans why he is the greatest tennis player ever when he overcame a torn meniscus in the French Open and made it to the Wimbledon finals and later earned a gold medal for Serbia in the Paris Olympics.

Djokovic has made it clear that he does not care about the ATP rankings, and is prioritizing Grand Slams at this point in his career.

He is EVERYWHERE 😱

Novak Djokovic is a certified brick wall.@DjokerNole #RolexShanghaiMasters pic.twitter.com/iFbeXOAlKE

— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) October 12, 2024

Sinner and Djokovic have faced each other seven times. Djokovic holds a 4-3 lead, but Sinner has won three of the last four matches. Tomorrow morning's matchup will help cement the narrative of the nearly-completed season.

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Corrections: An earlier version of this article stated Novak Djokovic won Wimbledon, he lost to Carlos Alcaraz. Player's records also updated to reflect Shanghai Masters totals.

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