Posted on 11/18/2023 9:18:29 PM PST by nickcarraway
World number one Novak Djokovic outclassed Carlos Alcaraz 6-3 6-2 on Saturday to reach his ninth ATP Finals title clash where he will face local favourite Jannik Sinner.
In a rematch of this season's Wimbledon final, the winner of an all-time record 24 men's Grand Slam titles capitalised on the Spaniard's inconsistency to continue his quest for a seventh trophy this year and become the most successful player in 2023.
The 20-year-old Alcaraz, who also has won six titles this season, missed out on becoming the youngest finalist in the season-ending tournament since Pete Sampras in 1991.
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RE: Set up ATP Finals Title Clash With Sinner
Would it be a Sin for Sinner to Win? :)
go Djok. you deserve to win and win.
Tennis is something I believe only loved by people who’ve played it. There’s something magical about being half the chess board while waging simultaneous physical and psychological battle against an opponent you’re trying to stay a millisecond ahead of.
Great respect for Mr. Djokovic for sticking to his beliefs on the so-called vaccines. His continuing excellent health and achievements speak for themselves.
Are there no sports editors with imagination? The headline should be “Escape from Alcaraz!”
Go Novak!
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