Monumental Novak Djokovic Scalp Helps Jannik Sinner to Join Legends Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray in an Exclusive List

This year the 22-year-old Italian tennis player, Jannik Sinner has turned out to become the biggest nemesis for the number one, Novak Djokovic. Sinner defeated the Serbian twice in one day to seal the deal for his nation in the semi-final clash of the Davis Cup. This was the third meeting of the number 1 and number 4 in 12 days. With, this victory Jannik Sinner now has managed to match Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray‘s phenomenal feat.

Jannik Sinner pulled off a stunning victory over Novak Djokovic with a 6-2,2-6,7-5 margin in their singles clash. He saved three match points to defeat Djokovic in a must-win encounter. A sweet revenge after the loss at the Grand Finale of the ATP Finals on November 19? Well, the record he has made after the win is even sweeter.

The win against Novak Djokovic takes Jannik Sinner to new heights

Novak Djokovic had earlier lost a match at the Davis Cup way back in 2011. He had to retire in that match against Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro in the semis of the tournament. Jannik Sinner got perhaps the most important victory in his career and to do that representing his nation makes it even more special. Here’s how he got himself registered in the exclusive list of two legends of the game.

Sinner had earlier defeated Djokovic in the round-robin stage of the ATP Finals on November 15. Now within 12 days, he has managed to repeat the heroics against the number 1. With these two wins, he is now the third player ever to defeat Novak Djokovic twice in 12 days. Rafael Nadal did it in 2008 when he defeated Djokovic in the semis of Roland Garros on June 6, 2008, and then again in the finals of Queen’s Club in a 10-day span. 

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Even Andy Murray achieved this feat in 2008, with his wins over Nole in QFs of Canada and the finals of Cincinnati in the same time span. The pride of Italy is now slowly and steadily making its way among the top notches of the game.

Jannik Sinner’s ‘very important’ victory over Djokovic takes Italy a step ahead of recreating the 47YO historic moment

A remarkable performance by Jannik Sinner sealed the deal for the Italians to make it their first Davis Cup finals since 1998. They had last won the 123-year-old prestigious tournament in 1976. Can Sinner help his nation to clinch a victory against the 28-time champions?

Italy will take on Australia on Sunday in the finals of the Davis Cup. Fans got to grab a bucket full of popcorn and enjoy the epic encounter between the two nations. Let’s keep prediction aside for a moment and hold the nerves till it gets started.

Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic couldn’t hold his nerves in the post-match press conference. He looked absolutely disappointed with his performance and explained this loss as a tough pill to swallow. With temperatures soaring high during their clashes, fans now are eager to see the Italian and the Serbian faceoff yet again next year. Who do you think will lead the H2H next year?

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