7:03 p.m
Jannik Sinner – Novak Djokovic 3:6, 0:2
The Djoker really wants the title! Djokovic also plays his next service game like a machine and repeatedly hits the yellow felt balls out of reach onto the blue court in Turin. Sinner doesn’t even get a chance to get the ball! Another serve to zero for Djokovic.
6:59 p.m
Jannik Sinner – Novak Djokovic 3:6, 0:1
Three break points and immediately the next break for Djokovic! The Serb now wants a quick preliminary decision and immediately takes Sinner’s serve back in the second set! The Italian simply cannot find a way to counter Djokovic’s dominance and has no luck with a challenge before 0:40. Djokovic clenches his fist again after the break and briefly looks up at the trophy as he goes to the bench. Will the Serb lift the trophy for the seventh time?
18:58
Sentence conclusion
Thanks to a strong performance, Novak Djokovic easily wins the first set in the final of the ATP Finals against Jannik Sinner 6:3 and is therefore close to his crowning glory at the season finale. The Serb never really let local hero Sinner get into the game in front of his fans in the first round and got an early break to make it 3-1 when the score was 2-1. Djokovic then dominated his service games and finally took the set without any problems.
18:54
Jannik Sinner – Novak Djokovic 3:6
Djokovic decides to challenge his serve and shows his eye. Then the Djoker takes two new ones and wins the first set with the first set ball!
18:52
Jannik Sinner – Novak Djokovic 3:5
Djokovic scores with his second serve to make it 40-0 and grabs three set points!
18:51
Jannik Sinner – Novak Djokovic 3:5
And the Djoker train rolls unstoppably! The serve begins with the next ace to make it 15:0. The Serb then withstands pressure from Sinner on the ground and coldly hits the ball with his forehand onto the free left side. Djokovic clenches his fist and only needs two points for the first set.
6:50 p.m
Jannik Sinner – Novak Djokovic 3:5
Sinner brings home his serve! After 30:30, the Italian player gains some breathing room with an ace and is then carried by his fans to make it 3:5. Sinner remains in the sentence for now, but now Djokovic can make everything clear.
6:48 p.m
Jannik Sinner – Novak Djokovic 2:5
Djokovic equals 30:30! The Serb takes Sinner out of his rhythm with a slice and change of pace and is still significantly stronger in the longer rallies.
6:46 p.m
Jannik Sinner – Novak Djokovic 2:5
After around 30 minutes, Jannik Sinner now serves to make it 0-1 against the threat of losing the set. The start is successful with a forehand winner and the following 30:0.
18:43
Jannik Sinner – Novak Djokovic 2:5
But how is Sinner supposed to have a break chance against this dominant Djokovic? The Djoker doesn’t allow himself to be distracted by the fans in the hall, just goes through with his service and even gets the score 5:2 to zero. Including two more aces. The Serb is in the title tunnel!
18:41
Jannik Sinner – Novak Djokovic 2:4
Sinner shortens the score to 2:4! The youngster goes through his serve with speed and hits his first ace on the court when the score is 30-0. Turin and Sinner can hope again…
6:40 p.m
Jannik Sinner – Novak Djokovic 1:4
Can Sinner come back again? The Tifosi give encouraging applause and make more noise before the next service. Now the Italian needs quick points above all.
6:38 p.m
Jannik Sinner – Novak Djokovic 1:4
With the break behind him, Djoker doesn’t let anything go wrong. In the following service game, the Serb continued to attack as usual and literally made it 4-1. Now Djokovic is suddenly on track very quickly. The hall seems shocked and silent!
6:35 p.m
Jannik Sinner – Novak Djokovic 1:3
Break for Djokovic! The Serb doesn’t miss the chance of an early break and attacks coldly. Ultimately, the referee’s mistake cost Sinner the break. However, the Italian also foregoes the possible challenge…
18:34
Jannik Sinner – Novak Djokovic 1:2
The Serb has his first breakball! Djokovic keeps the rally open on the baseline and sets the direction with his forehand. Sinner has to return with less preparation time and still gets the ball to the last centimeters of the baseline. Please for Sinner: The chair referee misses the contact and sees the ball out of bounds!
18:32
Jannik Sinner – Novak Djokovic 1:2
Debut! Sinner has to take a detour to the debut for the first time after a poorly timed ball through the middle. Is Djokovic now putting pressure on him with a break ball?
6:31 p.m
Jannik Sinner – Novak Djokovic 1:2
After a strong attack from Djokovic, who scores with his forehand against the direction of travel, the Serb makes a statement. Sinner stays cool and follows up with an ace to make it 30:15!
18:28
Jannik Sinner – Novak Djokovic 1:2
At the beginning of the final, Djokovic seems very focused. The Serb is very offensive in the first few games and is willing to quickly sniff out a break. Sinner has been able to follow suit so far, but has to stretch significantly more in his service games.
18:26
Jannik Sinner – Novak Djokovic 1:2
With ace number four, Djokovic makes it 40:15 and thus takes over the second service game early. Sinner then returns his backhand straight out of bounds.
6:25 p.m
Jannik Sinner – Novak Djokovic 1:1
When Sinner was 0:30 behind, the Italian fans immediately showed up and cheered the South Tyrolean on with loud chants. The chair referee asks for calm for the first time – probably not for the last time…
18:24
Jannik Sinner – Novak Djokovic 1:1
The Djoker starts with an ace on his second serve and then increases to 30:0 with another good first service.
18:22
Jannik Sinner – Novak Djokovic 1:1
Sinner then continues with a strong first service and pulls away with 40:15. But Djokovic fights back again and cuts the score to 30:40 after a forced error from Sinner. The Italian then has to go over second and prevails at the net thanks to a sensitive stop.
6:20 p.m
Jannik Sinner – Novak Djokovic 0:1
Local hero Sinner also made it into the final well. The Italian sends Djokovic deep into the left corner with a cross forehand, marking the first point win after a long rally to make it 15-0. The rally is quite tough and takes place over more than ten contacts.
6:17 p.m
Jannik Sinner – Novak Djokovic 0:1
Confident start from the champion! Djokovic opens offensively with serve and volley and wins the first service game to zero. Sinner cannot endanger the Serb and is powerless against Djoker’s hard serves.
6:15 p.m
Jannik Sinner – Novak Djokovic 0-0
And off! Novak Djokovic takes a last sip from his bottle on the bench and then makes his way to the baseline. The final begins now!
18:11
Djokovic served
After the laser show and the introduction of the players, Novak Djokovic will be the first to grab the balls. The Serb wins the court selection and decides to serve first.
6:10 p.m
The show begins!
Now the time has come: the last big finale of the season is upon us! The hall in Turin is darkened for the big intro show and gets ready for the entry of the gladiators – as usual, there is much more to the finals than just flying felt balls. The show and everything surrounding it is celebrated.
5:47 p.m
Will Djokovic become a “record world champion?”
In the final, Djokovic now wants to take revenge and crown his “almost perfect” season with the last possible title. At the same time, the next record awaits Djoker: If the Serb wins his seventh victory in the finals today, Djokovic would overtake Roger Federer, who also won the unofficial Tennis World Cup six times in his career.
5:34 p.m
Dream finale as a new edition
After the three-set win against Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals, Sinner will face the seemingly unstoppable Novak Djokovic again today. The 36-year-old Serb showed a remarkable improvement in performance in his semi-final against the Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz and, after a 2-0 win (6:3, 6:2), is now in the final at the ATP Finals for the ninth time. In the preliminary round, Djokovic met Sinner once and surprisingly and narrowly lost 7:5, 6:7 and 7:6.
5:32 p.m
Is Sinner writing Italian tennis history?
Now only one win is missing: Jannik Sinner is in the big final against defending champion Novak Djokovic at his home game in Turin after a strong week and could become the first Italian ever to become ATP champion today. For Sinner it would be the greatest success of his career.
17:23
ATP Finals: Will Djoker end Italy’s title dreams?
Hello and welcome to the ATP Finals! The grand final will take place in Turin at 6 p.m.: Novak Djokovic will meet local hero Jannik Sinner. Who will win the title?