Sinner vs Djokovic Shangai Final 2024

[NeutralFan]

Other than that, he was blowing away lead after lead, break point after break point; again and again.

You aptly described why Carlos will be behind him, it took a brilliant Carlos and subpar Sinner to beat him 3 when he should have won in 2. Sinner has learner the dark art : winning it ugly , it has made him a monster.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

I will disagree with you and leave it at that. 6-4 is what I am looking at and that is not domination.

Since Sinner became a slam champion, Alcaraz leads the H2H 3-0 which is even more impressive when you think about it.

 

[Hitman]

Alcaraz has had his number and been the better player in big matches. That said you right they were close matches and decided by just a few points. I expect always close matches between them going forward and they will trade wins. Alcaraz and sinner will likely meet in all finals on all surfaces as they get more dominant.

Alcaraz rightfully won those matches, I just laugh at the dismissive Alcaraz dominates Sinner comments, don't work for me. Its 6-4.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Djokovic has did himself proud. Still making finals and no shame losing to the best player in the world. He can still be happy knowing he can beat the majority of players and just inferior to alcaraz and sinner at age 37 after all the mileage he had.

 

[NeutralFan]

I see all their matches.
Sinner was lucky to escape a defeat in the AO & a 5th set at USO.

You contradicted your last post lol.

 

[Hitman]

Since Sinner became a slam champion, Alcaraz leads the H2H 3-0 which is even more impressive when you think about it.

Impressive, yes, but that is not the point I am disagreeing with.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

TTW would stop functioning the minute the 21-yo Alcaraz gets the same benefit of the doubt that Sinner continues to get.

They both deserve the same benefit. You are right

 

[RS]

Exactly how'd you expect it. Old man putting up a decent fight but the young lion Sinner just being too good and too steady overall.

 

[Hitman]

I don't think anyone reasonable will contest the Big-4-ian consistency Sinner has displayed. Peak Sinner is here.

Too good this season.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Jannik Sinner wins the Shanghai Masters.

His 7th title of 2024. His 3rd Masters of the year and his 17th title.

Congrats to the Italian!

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

That should have been a hammering had Charlie learnt not to blow chances but that's been the story of 2024.

Not just 2024, but also 2022 & 2023.

Talking about the Beijing final, Alcaraz should've won the first set 6-1, 6-3 or 7-6 (4).
Second set was rightfully 6-4 in his favour, albeit he could've broken earlier than 4-4.
Third set should've been 6-2 but he almost blew it.

 

[Hitman]

Sinner wins with an ace. Too good, Djokovic will be back, but this is Sinner's year. Two slams, three masters.....the world number one.

 

[NeutralFan]

Alcaraz rightfully won those matches, I just laugh at the dismissive Alcaraz dominates Sinner comments, don't work for me. Its 6-4.

I won't put much weightage to them unless Carlos beats him on HC and grass. Slams slams and slams for me.

 

[NaDjoFed]

What an incredible season for Jannik

 

[Racquet_smash]

Djokovic held quite well during the 1st set but a straight set win for Sinner was predictable.

 

[-NN-]

Too good well played, Jannik Sinner.

Big-game hunting.

 

[Nappa]

Easy win

 

[zagor]

This spin to make it seem like this is somehow a Roger/Rafa situation of 2006 is strange. It's a slightly different 2017 if anything.

It is a somewhat similar situation.

Sinner is just ragdolling everyone this year. It's impressive that Alcaraz managed to beat him 3 times. It's creativity and shotmaking vs the steady relentless machine.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

I won't put much weightage to them unless Carlos beats him on HC and grass. Slams slams and slams for me.

But Carlos has 4 slams while Sinner has 2 even though Carlos is 2 years younger?

So it's not slams slams and slams for you?

 

[junior74]

A disappointed applause from the Chinese as The Invisible Champion wins back to back Masters

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

You aptly described why Carlos will be behind him, it took a brilliant Carlos and subpar Sinner to beat him 3 when he should have won in 2. Sinner has learner the dark art : winning it ugly , it has made him a monster.

Don't use my post for your propaganda.
Sinner was not subpar, he has been on his peak + juices starting from USO.
They played on a surface that favours Sinner way more than Alcaraz, which is fast & low bouncing HC.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Congratulations sinner! An absolute dominant performance. Well deserved year end no1. He’s so consistent. He’s too good! Great effort from Djokovic to make the final.

 

[Hitman]

That is AO, Miami, Canada, Cincinnati, USO, Shanghai - Six big titles now.

 

[FeroBango]

It is a somewhat similar situation.

Sinner is just ragdolling everyone this year. It's impressive that Alcaraz managed to beat him 3 times. It's creativity and shotmaking vs the steady relentless machine.

It's more similar to 2017 with Fedal splitting the slams though of course there are obvious 06 comparisons to be made too.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Alcaraz rightfully won those matches, I just laugh at the dismissive Alcaraz dominates Sinner comments, don't work for me. Its 6-4.

I agree. It still going to be a really epic rivalry and alcaraz has the slight edge at moment.

 

[junior74]

It is a somewhat similar situation.

Sinner is just ragdolling everyone this year. It's impressive that Alcaraz managed to beat him 3 times. It's creativity and shotmaking vs the steady relentless machine.

Yes. I read in the match thread Sinner is the best shotmaker on tour. I really think that's Alcaraz.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Congratulations sinner! An absolute dominant performance. Well deserved year end no2. He’s so consistent. He’s too good! Great effort from Djokovic to make the final.

Nice to see what you did there.
Cheeky.

 

[Backspin1183]

Does this mean Sinner has locked the year end #1? Or is there still a chance for Alcaraz?

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Only slams are big titles.
Don't merge master's with them.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Nice to see what you did there.
Cheeky.

Haha my mistake! I corrected. Alcaraz been best in bigger matches but sinner way too consistent!

 

[Hitman]

Does this mean Sinner has locked the year end #1? Or is there still a chance for Alcaraz?

He had it locked in after the semis. No chance for Alcaraz.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Does this mean Sinner has locked the year end #1? Or is there still a chance for Alcaraz?

Sinner already has it locked down for the end of the year now.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Does this mean Sinner has locked the year end #1? Or is there still a chance for Alcaraz?

He already locked it yesterday with a win over Machac.

 

[FeroBango]

Does this mean Sinner has locked the year end #1? Or is there still a chance for Alcaraz?

Alcaraz WADA've to pray the Gods for it to happen.

 

[zagor]

Yes. I read in the match thread Sinner is the best shotmaker on tour. I really think that's Alcaraz.

It's Alcaraz by a considerable distance. His every match is a highlight reel basically.

Sinner is a ballstriker, not a shotmaker. He's like a tall Agassi.

They have a good contrast in style.

 

[Pass750]

A disappointed applause from the Chinese as The Invisible Champion wins back to back Masters

Sure was!

 

[Djokovic2011]

Congrats to Jannik on his 7th title of the season. Just too good today.

 

[NaDjoFed]

what an impressive improvement. He went from 1 Master in his career to 2 slams and 3 masters in 2024 and year end number 1. No one like him. Bravo Jannik

 

[FeroBango]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1845406337905131999

Paavy chimes in.

 

[Nate7-5]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1845406337905131999

Paavy chimes in.

That guy is a f'ing toolbox

 

[Hitman]

It's Alcaraz by a considerable distance. His every match is a highlight reel basically.

Sinner is a ballstriker, not a shotmaker. He's like a tall Agassi.

They have a good contrast in style.

Yes. Sinner is the best ball striker, Alcaraz is the best shotmaker.

 

[abmk]

Good work from Sinner.

 

[Rovesciarete]

Enjoyed as the match as I hoped. Once the fantastic serve performance of Nole dropped towards the end of set 1 and Jannik started to read it better he was clearly the favourite to win it…

 

[Hitman]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1845406337905131999

Paavy chimes in.

Please don't give this clown the time of day here. He is an embarrassment to Djokovic and his fanbase.

 

[Rovesciarete]

Yes. Sinner is the best ball striker, Alcaraz is the best shotmaker.

Very well put, must remember that.

 

[TheAssassin]

Pity about those couple of net plays in the tiebreak as Djokovic was fully matching Sinner in the opener and had a chance to take the lead. Wouldn't say he fell off a cliff after that but it was just enough for the second set to be a routine one. All in all, he's on good track. Century is coming soon.

Kudos to Jannik. Unfazed and almost flawless on this surface so far this season, which is such a contrast to the previous ones when he introduced himself as one of the top players. No wonder it reflects as such in the rankings now.

 

[-NN-]

It's Alcaraz by a considerable distance. His every match is a highlight reel basically.

Sinner is a ballstriker, not a shotmaker. He's like a tall Agassi.

They have a good contrast in style.

Yes it's compelling stuff going forward. But now we need more depth at the top. Djokovic will slowly fade and though these two young talents were badly needed given the state of the tour, we're still lacking depth at the top of the game. Right now we have 3 tier 1 players and a few virtual no-hoper tier 2 players. Need those 1.5 tier guys who have serious chances to play spoiler and get in on the hunt, but right now it's not clear who might rise there.

 

[Krish872007]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1845406337905131999

Paavy chimes in.

The guy's a Grade A moron at times - "establishment this, establishment that..."
Already 4 or 5 posts in the last few mins desperately hoping for Sinner to disappear asap
Does not represent the Djoko fanbase at all

 

[RF-18]

Congrats to Sinner. That's an impressive year so far. Not much Novak really can do other than to keep winning matches like this week and build back his form and take this as a good experience.

 

[Djokovic2011]

Good work from Sinner.

I doubt you'd be saying this had he beaten any other player today lol.