Jannik Sinner upsets Novak Djokovic at ATP Finals

TURIN, Italy — Jannik Sinner achieved a momentous victory over top-ranked Novak Djokovic at the ATP Finals, with a rousing home crowd spurring him on.

The 22-year-old Sinner secured a hard-fought 7-5, 6-7 (5), 7-6 (2) win in a match that lasted over three hours, ending Djokovic’s 19-match winning streak and marking Sinner’s first triumph over the Serbian player in four meetings.

Sinner’s emphatic victory concluded with a powerful smash, igniting a frenzy among the Turin arena attendees.

The passionate home crowd fervently cheered on Sinner and even booed Djokovic numerous times, prompting the umpire to intervene and urge the fans to be quiet.

Djokovic, typically enjoying strong support in Italy, embraced the hostile reception and even goaded the fans to intensify their animosity towards him.

After defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the tournament’s opening match, Sinner is now on the cusp of reaching the semifinals, set to face Holger Rune next. Djokovic, in pursuit of a record seventh title at the tour finals, will compete against first alternate Hubert Hurkacz.