Jannik Sinner hits a return during his victory over Novak Djokovic at the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy on Nov. 14, 2023. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)
Jannik Sinner ended Novak Djokovic's 19-match winning streak, while Stefanos Tsitsipas withdrew with a back injury in the group stage of the ATP Finals.
ROME, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- Home favorite Jannik Sinner upset top-ranked Novak Djokovic 7-5, 6-7 (5), 7-6 (2) at the ATP Finals in Turin on Tuesday.
The 22-year-old ended Djokovic's 19-match winning streak that had stretched back to his loss to Carlos Alcaraz in last year's Wimbledon final.
"It means a lot to me. When you win against the world number one who has won 24 Grand Slams, it's obviously in the top," said Sinner.
"In these kinds of matches very few opportunities will be presented and if you don't use them, then the other player will," said 36-year-old Djokovic.
Novak Djokovic hits a return during his defeat to Sinner. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)
Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece withdrew with a back injury after playing only three games against Denmark's Holger Rune.
The ATP Finals represents the year-end climax to the men's professional tennis season, featuring the top eight singles players and doubles pairs.
Eight singles players are divided into two groups and play in a round-robin format. ■
