Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic are set to face off for the second time in two weeks in the Six Kings Slam exhibition semifinals in Riyadh. Sinner won their last match, defeating Djokovic in the Shanghai Masters final last week.

Jannik Sinner’s Breakthrough Season

Sinner has had an extraordinary year, with an incredible 65-6 match record and seven titles under his belt. His season kicked off with a Grand Slam win at the Australian Open in January, setting the stage for his dominance. He went on to win titles in Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, the US Open, and most recently, in Shanghai.

Sinner’s stellar performance has earned him the year-end World No. 1 ranking, making him the first Italian to ever achieve this. He’s currently in his 19th week at the top of the rankings. Sinner began his campaign in Riyadh with an emphatic 6-0, 6-3 victory over Daniil Medvedev in the quarterfinals on Wednesday night.

Novak Djokovic’s Season

Djokovic, on the other hand, has had a less-than-ideal season, battling injuries and the challenges of age. His highlight of the year was winning the elusive Olympic gold medal in Paris, where he beat Carlos Alcaraz in the final. He also reached the Wimbledon final, where he was defeated by Alcaraz.

Djokovic participated in the Shanghai Masters, cruising through the early rounds before losing to Sinner in straight sets in the final.

Head-to-Head Record

The two have met eight times on tour, with their head-to-head record tied at 4-4. Sinner leads 4-1 on hard courts and has won their last three matches. While this is an exhibition, both players will be eager for the win—Sinner to maintain his hot streak, and Djokovic to avenge last week’s loss. This semifinal promises an exciting showdown between two of the sport’s finest.

Jannik Sinner vs Novak Djokovic Match Schedule

• Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
• Time:
  • 7:30 p.m. AST
  • 12:30 p.m. ET
  • 5:30 p.m. BST
  • 3:30 a.m. ACT (Friday, October 18)
  • 10:00 p.m. IST

Jannik Sinner vs Novak Djokovic Streaming Details

Tennis fans can catch live action from the 2024 Six Kings Slam on DAZN, which holds global broadcasting rights for the event. DAZN is available in Germany, Austria, Brazil, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the U.S., Canada, and Japan.

The event will also be streamed on TennisChannel.com and T2. Fans in the UK can stream the matches through the Sky Sports app.

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