ATP Finals 2023: Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner; Preview, Head-to-Head, and Prediction

The ATP Finals this year has gone off to a flyer and no doubt Novak Djokovic has shown early signs of title contention. The Serbian will be desperate to break the record held by the legendary Roger Federer and create a legacy of his own. Having won his first match and secured the year-end number 1 spot for the 8th time, the Djoker looks in red hot form.

However, standing his way this time will be the Italian Jannik Sinner. While both players won their first match, the fans eagerly anticipate for the upcoming showdown. Who will it be this time, the Serbian who is on the verge of creating history or the Italian, who has the backing of the home crowd? Let’s find out!

Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner: Preview

It is no doubt that Novak Djokovic has had an extraordinary career this year. After winning 3 grand slams along with the Paris Masters, he has an impressive 52-5 record this year. Not only this, he will end this year as the number 1 player yet again.

Coming into the ATP Finals, he faced Holger Rune in the first round. In a match that many expected to go one way, both the players gave in their everything. However, it was the Serbian who had the final laugh and started his campaign with a win. The final scoreline of the match read 7-6, 6-7, 6-3 in favor of the Serbian.

On the other hand, his rival Jannik Sinner did not face many issues in his first match. Coming into the ATP Finals after winning his maiden 1000 title, he faced Stefanos Tsitsipas in the first round. In a completely one-sided dominance, he defeated the Greek player with a  scoreline of 6-4, 6-4. With a chance to keep his momentum going, he would be willing to give his everything against the Serbian now.

Djokovic vs Sinner: Head-to-head

When it comes to the head-to-head statistics between the two players, Novak Djokovic has a 100% win record. Out of the three encounters he has played against his Italian arrival, he has managed to win all three.

Their first encounter came at the ATP Masters 1000 Monte Carlo. In a completely one-sided match, Novak Djokovic cruised past victory in a straight-set win. The final scoreline of the match was 6-4, 6-2 in favor of the Serbian.

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On the other hand, their most recent encounter came at the Wimbledon this year. The stage was set for an emphatic semifinal showdown between the two giants. However, it was the Serbian yet again who secured his way into the finals with a straight set when overhead Italian rival. The final scoreline of the match was 6-3, 6-4, 7-6.

Prediction: Novak Djokovic could carry his excellent form with yet another win

Novak Djokovic looks in red-hot form right now and knows no stopping. With the way that he has performed in recent months, he looks in a more favorable spot to clinch the victory this time as well. Also, many reasons suggest that Novak Djokovic looks set and could win this match. Firstly, the head-to-head records between the two players suggest that Djokovic poses a strong hand over his rival. This puts him in a more favorable spot to win the match.

Secondly, hard courts have been Novak Djokovic’s favorite for a long time now. This also provides him with an extra-added advantage over his Italian arrival. But, Jannik Sinner will not go done without a fight. However, it is only time that will reveal who among the two will make it through after this match. Who are you rooting for? Do let us know in the comments!

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