Djokovic beats Alcaraz in straight sets to reach the final in Turin

Novak Djokovic, world number 1, won against world number 2, Carlos Alcaraz, 2-0 sets and will have the chance to win his 7^th ATP Finals title on Sunday against Italian Jannik Sinner in Turin.

A single break point was enough for the world number 1 to close the 1^st set as his Spaniard opponent had 2 break point opportunities, but Nole saved them both.

RUTHLESS 😮‍💨@djokernole dispatches Alcaraz to set up a BLOCKBUSTER rematch against Sinner in the #NittoATPFinals Final! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/2Wyy9eGKSZ

— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) November 18, 2023

In the 2^nd set, Alcaraz showed phenomenal tennis during the middle of the set, but Djokovic matched his level and even played even better in the crucial moments; as in the end, Novak ended up converting 2 breaks from 6 chances and won the set 6-2 to clinch ATP Finals for a 9^th time in his career.

Djokovic d. Alcaraz 6-3 6-2

In a rivalry that’s been very competitive, this match was all Novak. Carlos served at 86% today & still lost in straight sets.

Novak ties Ivan Lendl for the 2nd most finals at this event of all-time.

✅9th final at ATP Finals

More history. 🇷🇸 pic.twitter.com/ZSXTOqAuX7

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The clash against world number 4, Jannik Sinner, is on Sunday at Pala Alpitour in Turin.

Novak Djokovic & Jannik Sinner will face each other in the final of the ATP Finals.

Novak leads the head to head 3-1.

But Jannik is playing the tennis of his life.

The only match Novak has lost since Wimbledon was to Jannik this week in Turin.

Who wins? 🇷🇸🇮🇹 pic.twitter.com/aGScx0L5N6

— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) November 18, 2023