The Italian Jannik Sinner He defeated four-time champion Novak Djokovic in the final of the Shanghai ATP Masters 1000, 7-6 (4) and 6-3. The seventh title of the season for the world number one, against a Serbian who remains one hundred percent in his career.
There was a good atmosphere at the trophy presentation. The ceremony was wild with applause and lots of laughter as both Sinner and Djokovic referenced the two other greats who witnessed the match from the stands, the Swiss. Roger Federer and Spanish Carlos Alcaraz.
The finalist, Djokovic, spoke first, first giving a funny wink to the Sinner team: “I know a couple of guys, their faces are familiar to me. It’s a great team,” he said. Smiled because the Italian had just signed with his physical trainer and physiotherapist for a long time, the Italian. Marco Panichi and the Argentine Ulysses Badiorespectively.
‘Nole’ was then addressed Roger Federer: “I’m glad to see you here, Roger,” and the Shanghai public, who adored the Swiss, erupted. “I wish you were here playing with us,” Balkan added. “It must be my first time playing in front of you, it’s a bit of pressure. It’s good that you’re here, as are Carlos (Alcaraz) and Juan Carlos (Ferrero),” he concluded.
The ever sober Sinner took up the baton, which this time made everyone laugh, including him. It’s funny. “I think Novak already spoke to the public that we have three legends here,” pointing to Federer, Alcaraz and Ferrero. “I have played against a legend. Now I see legends everywhere,” he said, causing those present to cheer. Which was even greater when he finished: “I’m just trying to keep up with them.”
Source: La Verdad
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