Flawless’ Novak Djokovic sends Jannik Sinner warning as he reveals added..

Novak Djokovic has warned Jannik Sinner his group stage defeat to the Italian
provides him with extra motivation ahead of the pair’s ATP Finals final
showdown.

The Serbian also believes his loss against Sinner earlier in the event “serves
as a great preparation tool” and asserted that he knows what to expect in the
duo’s rematch.

Djokovic crushed world No 2 Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 6-2 in the semi-finals of the
2023 ATP Finals in Turin on Saturday with a stunning display to reach his ninth
final at the year-end championships.

The 36-year-old, who downed Casper Ruud in last year’s ATP Finals title match,
is looking to surpass great rival Roger Federer by claiming a record seventh
crown.

Sinner overcame world No 3 Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-7(4), 6-1 in an impressive
semi-final display to continue his sensational run at the event. The world No 4
posted a 3-0 group stage record, which included a brilliant 7-5, 6-7(5), 7-6(2)
triumph over Djokovic – his first win against the tennis legend.

Speaking after his hammering of Alcaraz, Djokovic assessed his performance and
identified the crucial moment in the match.

“Well, best match of the tournament for me, without a doubt. It came at the
right time really. After spending a lot of hours on the court in the first
three matches, I didn’t know how I’m gonna feel tonight,” said the Serbian in
an on-court interview with the ATP.

“Obviously I wasn’t as sharp in the second and third particularly match in the
group, but I think tonight from the very beginning I felt the ball well. I was
approaching the match with the right attitude, the right mentality and I knew
that from the first point it’s going to be high intensity.

“He had break points right away, 15-40 in the first game. That’s Carlos, he
always brings out his best in these kind of matches and starts with a lot of
high quality tennis, a lot of intensity. So you’ve gotta match that, kind of
weather the storm and I did that.