1 Jannik Sinner. Djokovic defeated Fritz for the tenth time in as many duels, maintaining his incredible streak against the American players and moving a win away from his 100th ATP title. The Serb served at 70% and defended both break points, keeping the pressure on the other side.

Novak Djokovic moved a step closer to his 100th ATP title when he beat American seventh seed Taylor Fritz 6-4 7-6 (6) in the Shanghai Masters semi-finals to set up a title decider against top-ranked Jannik Sinner.

Novak Djokovic is into the Shanghai Masters final and stands one victory from his 100th career title. With his 6-4, 7-6 (6) victory over U.S. Open runner-up Taylor Fritz, the 37-year-old Serb advanced to the final against world No. 1 Jannik Sinner on Sunday. Sinner earlier beat Tomas Machac, 6-4, 7-5.

Taylor Fritz advanced to his fifth Masters semifinal with a straightforward 6-3, 6-4 victory over David Goffin of Belgium at the Shanghai Masters on Friday.

Novak Djokovic battled into the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters with a comeback win over Jakub Mensik, setting up a semi-final against Taylor Fritz.

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.

SHANGHAI (AP) — Novak Djokovic se sobrepuso a una molestia física para vencer 6-4, 7-6 (6) al séptimo de la clasificación Taylor Fritz el sábado y está a un paso del 100mo título de su carrera y de ex

Novak Djokovic moved closer to a 100th career title and a record-extending fifth at Shanghai, while Jannik Sinner ensured he will be the ATP year-end No. 1, becoming the first Italian player to achieve that feat.

Novak Djokovic moved a step closer to his 100th ATP title on Saturday when he beat American seventh seed Taylor Fritz 6-4 7-6(6) in the Shanghai Masters semi-finals to set up a title decider against top-ranked Jannik Sinner.