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Novak Djokovic To Face Jannik Sinner In Blockbuster Shanghai Masters Final

Novak Djokovic battled through "an incredible fight" with Taylor Fritz on Saturday, shrugging off physical discomfort to win 6-4, 7-6 (8/6) and set up a blockbuster Shanghai Masters final with world number one Jannik Sinner. Earlier the Italian beat Tomas Machac 6-4, 7-5, ensuring in the process that he will finish the year at the top of the rankings. "I won't be a favourite on the court, but hopefully I'll be able to come out physically fresh enough to challenge him for what may be a long match," said Djokovic of Sunday's final.

Sinner denies Djokovic's bid for 100th career title in Shanghai Masters final as dominant season continues

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner beat Novak Djokovic in straight sets to win the Shanghai Masters on Sunday, giving the Italian his tour-leading seventh title of the season.

Why Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic have 'never been friends' amid retirement announcement

Tennis ace Novak Djokovic once revealed that his intense rivalry with Rafael Nadal meant they could never be close friends.

Leylah Fernandez, Indonesian partner Aldila Sutjiadi fall in women's doubles semis at Wuhan Open

Canada's Leylah Fernandez and Indonesia's Aldila Sutjiadi will not be moving on to the Wuhan Open final.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Unmissable Tribute To Retiring Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal, who announced his retirement at the age of 38 on Thursday, was not only the "king of clay" but also reigned on every other tennis surface as he accumulated 22 Grand Slam titles. Nadal's even-keeled and humble demeanour, on and off the court, endeared him to fans. While his defining quality was a grim ability to tough out marathon wins, he clearly enjoyed playing and competing and showed humility in victory and poise in defeat. As the tennis great prepares to draw curtains to his illustrious career, one of the greatest footballers of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo also wrote a heartwarming post on Nadal's retirement.

"He Never...": MS Dhoni's Old Comment In Rafael Nadal's Praise

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal has already announced the date of his retirement. The 22-time Grand Slam champion is set to call time on his illustrious tennis career in the Davis Cup final in November this year. As the sports fraternity has gotten emotional on the legend's upcoming retirement, former India cricketer MS Dhoni's old comment on Nadal's praise has resurfaced. "Somehow, I have always been a No. 2 supporter. Not consciously, but it just happens. You know, I was an Andre Agassi supporter and he was No. 2 that time. Steffi Graf, she was No. 2. Then Nadal No. 2. Of course, he went on to become the World No. 1," Dhoni told Tekplay's YouTube channel back in 2017.

Reaction to Nadal announcing retirement

:Rafa Nadal on Thursday announced that he would be retiring from professional tennis after the Davis Cup final, with his great rival Roger Federer leading the tributes to the Spaniard.

Peter Ogilvie, 2-time Canadian Olympic sprinter and sport leader, dead at 52

A self-described sports junkie. Two-time Canadian Olympic sprinter. Visionary leader. Influential sport builder.

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Novak Djokovic To Face Jannik Sinner In Blockbuster Shanghai Masters Final

Sinner denies Djokovic's bid for 100th career title in Shanghai Masters final as dominant season continues

Why Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic have 'never been friends' amid retirement announcement

Leylah Fernandez, Indonesian partner Aldila Sutjiadi fall in women's doubles semis at Wuhan Open

Cristiano Ronaldo's Unmissable Tribute To Retiring Rafael Nadal

"He Never...": MS Dhoni's Old Comment In Rafael Nadal's Praise

Reaction to Nadal announcing retirement

Peter Ogilvie, 2-time Canadian Olympic sprinter and sport leader, dead at 52