Novak Djokovic expects nothing less than a titanic duel with world number one Jannik Sinner in the Shanghai Masters final on Sunday after defeating American seventh seed Taylor Fritz 6-4 7-6(6) in the semi-finals.

In his most recent match on August 30, 2024, Djokovic lost 4-6, 4-6, 6-2, 4-6 versus Alexei Popyrin in the Round of 32 of the US Open. In the past two years, Sinner and Djokovic have split their four head-to-head matches. The most recent one was on January 25, 2024, ending with Sinner winning 6-1, 6-2, 6-7, 6-3.

Coco Gauff has advanced to the final of the China Open by beating Paula Badosa 4-6, 6-4, 6-2. It was the third consecutive match that she had to rally from a set down.