< p>Final day this Sunday, November 19 at the Nitto ATP Finals: Winner against Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic looked back on his performance of the evening in a post-match conference: "It's my best match of the tournament, without a doubt. I had spent a lot of time on the court in previous matches. You never know what to expect with Carlos. We had to let the storm pass in the second set. I served well and kept going. &àgrave; really well done." By winning this evening in the semi-finals of the Nitto ATP Finals, Novak Djokovic will face Jannik Sinner this Sunday in the final. A second confrontation between the two players in these Masters where; the Italian had imposed himself in three sets in pools. The world No. 1 showed that he was the boss today on the Pala Alpitour court. By tightening the game when necessary, by saving break points at the opportune moment, the Serb put an end to Carlos Alcaraz's hopes. Although he kept pace with Novak Djokovic for a long time in the first set, Carlos Alcaraz made numerous unforced errors while Novak Djokovic held tight. A difference in level at the end of the first round which cost the first set to the Spanish. Distanced in terms of score, the world number 2 has never managed to achieve a goal. come back despite some crazy shots in the middle of the second round where he obtained two break points. In the end, the world No. 2 did not meet expectations. By eliminating Carlos Alcaraz this evening, Novak Djokovic qualifies for the 9th time in his career in the Masters final. In eight participations, the Serbian won six times the title. In two short sets (6/3 6/2), Novak Djokovic easily eliminated Carlos Alcaraz in this shock where the Serb largely dominated; the Spanish hope. First double-fault from Novak Djokovic. 40-15 now! Novak Djokovic has three chances to eliminate Carlos Alcaraz and reach the final. Winning service from Novak Djokovic who finds himself at the end of the match. two points from the final after Carlos Alcaraz's foul in return. On a volley ;e short, Novak Djokovic pushes back Carlos Alcaraz who misses his delivery. 15-0. Carlos Alcaraz totally breaks down and sends his forehand behind the baseline. Novak Djokovic will be used to get the ticket for the Masters final. Alcaraz's chip backhand is too low and ends up in the net. New 5/2 opportunity for "Nole". Winning service then volleyed service from the Spaniard who picks up the score. 40-40. On a nice drop shot from Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic finds himself on the trajectory and makes a counter drop shot which leaves the Spaniard in difficulty. Two balls of 5/2 for the Serb. After having saved two break points for Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic holds on and maintains his break lead. The Serb leads 4/2 and is only 1/2 away. two games from the Nitto ATP Finals final. Superb sequence from Novak Djokovic who concludes this point at the net with a topspin forehand. short. Ultra offensive on this point to go for the break, Carlos Alcaraz thinks to overtake Novak Djokovic on a long forehand but the Serbian releases a passing forehand cross. short to return to; 40-40. As with As usual, the world number 1 puts his finger behind his ear and harangues the public. Service on the T from Novak Djokovic while Carlos Alcaraz cannot control his backhand return. 30-40. Two break points for Carlos Alcaraz! The rebellious Spaniard finishes a point at the net with a superb forehand volley. On a long point of 24 exchanges where Carlos Alcaraz made the wiper, the Spaniard countered; Novak Djokovic with a superb long-line backhand to finally send a long-line forehand missile. Smiling, the world No. 2 raises the point and harangues the crowd. First rally of the match won by Carlos Alcaraz. What a point from the Spaniard who returns to this match! Carlos Alcaraz holds on and saves a 4-1 ball before finally keeping his throw-in. The Spaniard keeps hope in this semi-final of the Nitto ATP Finals! Nice sequence for the Spaniard after a cross forehand. when going up to the net. READ MORE
23:10 – The program for this Sunday
11:05 p.m. – Djokovic: "My best match of the tournament"
23:00 – A revenge in the air
22:55 – Djokovic, the boss
22:50 – Alcaraz dé past
22:45 – The 9th final for "Djoko"
22:40 – The first is missed
22:39 – Three match points
22:39 – À two points from the final
22:38 – The first point for "Djoko"
22:34 – New opportunity for the Serb
22:33 – It's saved; by the Spaniard
22:33 – Djokovic at; a point from the K-O
22:29 – Djokovic advantage
22:28 – The match moves into another sphere!
22:26 – The first one is saved
22:26 – Alcaraz has not said his last word!
22:24 – Alcaraz back!
22:22 – What a point from Alcaraz!
22:18 – It's saved; !
Alcaraz – Djokovic: the world No. 1 takes out Alcaraz and finds Sinner in the final!
ByTeilor Stone
Nov 19, 2023
By Teilor Stone
Teilor Stone has been a reporter on the news desk since 2013. Before that she wrote about young adolescence and family dynamics for Styles and was the legal affairs correspondent for the Metro desk. Before joining Thesaxon , Teilor Stone worked as a staff writer at the Village Voice and a freelancer for Newsday, The Wall Street Journal, GQ and Mirabella. To get in touch, contact me through my teilor@nizhtimes.com 1-800-268-7116