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Match Details
Fixture: Jannik Sinner vs Novak Djokovic
Date: 17 October, 2024
Tournament: Six Kings Slam 2024
Round: Semi-Finals
Venue: The Venue, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Category: Exhibition
Surface: Hardcourt (Indoor)
Winner Prize Money: $6,000,000
Live Telecast: DAZN
Jannik Sinner vs Novak Djokovic preview
Jannik Sinner is set to face Novak Djokovic in a highly anticipated semifinal showdown at the Six Kings Slam on Thursday, October 17. The winner will advance to Friday's final, where he will meet either Rafael Nadal or Carlos Alcaraz.
Sinner continues to leave his mark on the modern game, securing his seventh title of the season with an emphatic victory in Shanghai last week. He defeated the likes of Tomas Machac, Ben Shelton, and Daniil Medvedev en route to the final where he saw off four-time champion Novak Djokovic to claim his first Shanghai title and his third Masters 1000 crown this year.
His triumph in China has ensured he will finish 2024 as the year-end World No. 1, making him the first Italian to achieve this milestone. He opened his campaign in Riyadh this week with a dominating 6-0, 6-3 victory over arch-rival Daniil Medvedev on Wednesday night. He dominated in nearly every aspect in his relentless pursuit of another crown.
Djokovic looked strong in Shanghai last week after returning from a brief sabbatical following the US Open. He secured wins over Alex Michelsen, Flavio Cobolli, Roman Safiullin, Jakub Mensik, and Taylor Fritz before falling to Sinner in the final. Before that, Djokovic delivered an impressive performance in the Davis Cup, winning both his matches to help Serbia secure a commanding victory over Greece.
Djokovic has claimed just one title this season, but it was a milestone one—the 2024 Paris Olympic gold. He defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the final, becoming only the fifth player in the Open Era to complete the Golden Slam.
Jannik Sinner vs Novak Djokovic head-to-head
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic are locked at 4-4 in their head-to-head. Sinner has triumphed in their previous three encounters, most recently in the final of the Shanghai Masters last week. Also, he leads Djokovic 4-1 on hardcourt.
Jannik Sinner vs Novak Djokovic prediction
Jannik Sinner’s remarkable season shows no signs of slowing down. The Italian arrived in Riyadh in top form and continued his winning momentum with a blistering first-round victory over Daniil Medvedev.
In contrast, Novak Djokovic has not enjoyed much success this season, bar his Olympic triumph. Although he showed glimpses of his best in Shanghai last week, his resurgence was halted by Sinner in the final.
Heading into this semifinal clash, Sinner holds a clear advantage thanks to his superior form. Having easily won their recent encounters, the Italian appears poised to extend his dominance over Djokovic, who appears a little lost and weary this season.
The indoor surface at the venue is expected to favor Sinner’s powerful serve and aggressive baseline game. This setting has worked to his advantage in the past, with him winning two of his three previous indoor meetings against Djokovic.
Pick: Jannik Sinner to win in straight sets.
