Jannik Sinner won the Masters 1000 tournament in Shanghai by beating Novak Djokovic in the final with a score of 7-6, 6-3. This is the 17th career title for the world no.1 and the seventh of 2024.
“It was one of the most difficult matches and given the opponent it is a special victory. Nole is a sporting legend and it is always tough to play against him.” These are the first words of Jannik Sinner after the victory over Novak Djokovic in the Masters 1000 in Shanghai, which was also witnessed in the stands by Roger Federer and Carlos Alcaraz.
“He served great in the first set but I held on and I knew I had the weapons to be able to fight until the end – added the Italian -. The secret to beating Djokovic? Nothing, I was just able to make better use of the few chance he gave me.”
“I want to underline first of all – said Sinner during the awards ceremony – the level of play shown by Nole this week. I wish you the best for this season and also for the next one, you will come back strong as always, also in this tournament”.
“I thank my team, we are growing together and I’m happy to be here with them. It’s nice to have three legends in the stands and on the pitch (in addition to the Serbian, Roger Federer and Carlo Alcaraz, ed.). I plan to return next year for defend the title.”
PHOTO | La sfida Sinner-Djokovic a Shanghai
Compliments from Minister Abodi: ‘Simply thank you’
Simply (so to speak) … Sinner! Simply, thank you!! 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/Pf7Y5nZ8AI
— Andrea Abodi (@andreaabodi) October 13, 2024
Meloni: ‘You made us dream’
Jannik #Sinner triumphs in Shanghai and wins a new Masters 1000 with a great victory.
Once again you have made us dream. Thank you! 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/4u0rUuvcZ5— Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) October 13, 2024
Jannik Sinner Stuns Djokovic to Claim Masters 1000 Title in Shanghai
In a match that had the intensity of a boiled kettle, Jannik Sinner pulled off an astonishing victory against the ever-legendary Novak Djokovic at the Masters 1000 tournament in Shanghai. The final score of 7-6, 6-3 was as surprising as finding a vegan in a steakhouse – who knew we were in for such drama?
Jannik, fresh off this win, admitted, “It was one of the most difficult matches, and given the opponent, it is a special victory.” Let’s be honest here, facing Djokovic is like trying to outrun a cheetah in stilettos – you might have the best of intentions, but the odds are very much stacked against you.
But what’s the secret? “Nothing,” says Sinner, showing us all that sometimes the best strategy is a simple one. He managed to capitalize on the rare mistakes Djokovic made, scoring on the few chances he was given, like a cat landing on its feet – or a well-timed punchline from yours truly!
With a Little Help from His Friends
During the awards ceremony, Sinner took time to thank his team, stating, “It’s nice to have three legends in the stands,” referring to Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Carlos Alcaraz. With those names in attendance, it was like a rock concert for tennis fans – just missing the pyrotechnics!
And who wouldn’t want to say, “I beat Djokovic” while Roger Federer nods approvingly from the stands? Talk about a flex. It’s a bit like having Batman and Spider-Man as your sidekicks while you fight crime – you’re already a legend in the making!
Words of Praise
Even Italy’s Minister of Sports, Andrea Abodi, took to Twitter to express his admiration, tweeting, “Simply (so to speak) … Sinner! Simply, thank you!” It’s a good thing this isn’t a grammar competition; he might just win that too!
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni joined in with effusive praise, exclaiming, “Once again you have made us dream. Thank you!” Ah, dreams, the essence of great victories! Or perhaps just a creative way to express that someone stayed up too late watching tennis highlights.
