Novak Djokovic had the chance to secure his 100th career title in the 2024 Shanghai Masters final, but he faced a formidable challenge from Jannik Sinner. The Serbian icon ranks sixth in the all-time title race and third among male players. Only Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103) have more ATP titles than Djokovic, who has achieved 99 throughout his career.
In the Shanghai Masters final, Djokovic aimed to reach the milestone of 100 titles, yet he was up against the reigning World No. 1, Sinner, who presented a significant hurdle. Although Sinner was favored to win, he wasn’t at his best, having dropped a set earlier in the tournament to Tomas Martin Etcheverry.
This match marked Sinner’s debut in a Shanghai Masters final, while Djokovic was a seasoned competitor, having won the event four times before. The first set saw both players holding serve fairly easily, though the 37-year-old Djokovic appeared more assured on his serve. Beginning with the fifth game, he dominated, winning 16 consecutive points on his serve, putting Sinner in a tight spot as he prepared for a crucial first-set tiebreak.
