Djokovic accounts for the semifinals: he can win and lose

Novak Djokovic Having sweated it out to beat Holger Rune, he was unable to maintain his invincible streak (19 games) against an impressive. Jannik Sinnerwhich handed him his first loss in four matches.

Added to the loss of this encounter Rune found himself with the gift of the retreat of Stefanos Tsitsipas after playing only three games. Officially, the Dane won that match in two sets, although he was unable to score in the games.

This Red Group experienced two surprising script twists, which left many unknowns unclear on the last day, this Thursday. For Djokovic, it could be an additional problem that Sinner and Rune, who face each other at 9 pm, know their result against the Pole. Hubert Hurkaczinstead of Tsitsipas.

The Serbian, the reigning champion, could beat Hurkacz, as he has done on the previous six occasions, and eventually be eliminated. This match must be resolved in two sets

If he wins all three, he is at the mercy of what happens next: he is eliminated by victory for Rune over Sinner, which will put these two young tennis players in the semifinals.

Paradoxically, and due to the vagaries of this group stage system, he can lose to Hurkacz and pass, if Sinner defeats Rune. The record between the Italian and the Dane is in favor of the latter 2-0.

CLASSIFICATION COMBINATIONS

1. Djokovic won in two sets:

– Second in the group and Sinner first if he wins his match

– Second in the group and Rune first if the Dane wins in two sets

– The first and second groups are decided by percentage if Rune beats Sinner in three sets

2. Djokovic won in three sets or lost:

– Second in group if Sinner wins (1st)

– Removes if Rune (1st) defeats Sinner (2nd)