Janik Siner and Novak Djokovic will play in the Masters final in Shanghai.
After Siner defeated Mahač in the semifinals today (2:0), Djokovic also reached the final, eliminating Taylor Fritz - 6:4, 7:6.
Djokovic defeated Fritz for the 10th time in as many matches, and tomorrow he will play for a record fifth title in Shanghai.
Djokovic played a good match, especially in the first set. Already in the first game, he missed three break points, and then in the fifth game, he took away his rival's serve and took a 3:2 lead, which was enough to win the first set.
Djokovic missed three break points in the fifth game of the second set, and in the middle of the second set he felt pain in his knee and hip, which is why he sought medical help.
After that, Fritz had two break points, which he failed to use, so the second set went to a tie-break. In the tie-break, the American had a set point, and then Djokovic tied three points and reached the victory.
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