Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates with his trophy after defeating Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the men's singles finals match for the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament at Qizhong Forest Sports City Tennis Center in Shanghai, China.
Shanghai Masters: Sinner Defeats Djokovic - In Pics
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner beat Novak Djokovic in straight sets to win the Shanghai Masters on Sunday, giving the Italian his tour-leading seventh title of the season. The Italian bettered the 24-time Grand Slam champion 7-6 (4), 6-3 in an hour and 37 minutes and never faced a break point in the outdoor hard-court tournament. Sinner hit eight aces and 22 winners to four and 12, respectively, for Djokovic. Sinner became the first man to win more than six titles in a season since Andy Murray won nine in 2016. He also pulled level in his career record against Djokovic, now at four wins apiece.
Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner
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Jannik Sinner of Italy, right, chats with Novak Djokovic of Serbia during a trophy ceremony after their men's singles finals match for the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament at Qizhong Forest Sports City Tennis Center in Shanghai, China.
Shanghai Masters: Jannik Sinner vs Novak Djokovic
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Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates with his trophy and team after defeating Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the men's singles finals match for the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament at Qizhong Forest Sports City Tennis Center in Shanghai, China.
Shanghai Masters: Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner
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Novak Djokovic of Serbia holds ups silver medal after losing the men's singles finals match to Jannik Sinner of Italy for the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament at Qizhong Forest Sports City Tennis Center in Shanghai, China.
China Tennis Shanghai Masters: Jannik Sinner vs Novak Djokovic
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Jannik Sinner of Italy right clasp hands Novak Djokovic of Serbia after their men's singles finals match for the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament at Qizhong Forest Sports City Tennis Center in Shanghai, China.
China Tennis Shanghai Masters: Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner
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Jannik Sinner of Italy returns a shot against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during the men's singles finals match in the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament at Qizhong Forest Sports City Tennis Center in Shanghai, China.
Shanghai Masters Tennis Tournament: Jannik Sinner vs Novak Djokovic
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Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns a shot against Jannik Sinner of Italy during the men's singles finals match in the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament at Qizhong Forest Sports City Tennis Center in Shanghai, China.Shanghai Masters Tennis Tournament: Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner
Shanghai Masters Tennis Tournament: Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner
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Jannik Sinner of Italy returns a shot from Novak Djokovic of Serbia near the Chinese characters for Shanghai during the men's singles finals match in the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament at Qizhong Forest Sports City Tennis Center in China.
Roger Federer
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Tennis great Roger Federer, left talks to Carlos Alcaraz of Spain while they watch the men's singles finals match between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Jannik Sinner of Italy for the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament at Qizhong Forest Sports City Tennis Center in Shanghai, China.
Novak Djokovic
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Novak Djokovic of Serbia prepares to play against Jannik Sinner of Italy during the men's singles finals match in the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament at Qizhong Forest Sports City Tennis Center in Shanghai, China.
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