Sinner saved three consecutive match points to stop Djokovic’s campaign of winning 21 consecutive matches in Davis Cup singles. With Sinner’s victory, Italy was successful in leveling the match at 1-1.
After this, Sinner shocked the world number one player Djokovic in the doubles as well, due to which Italy, despite initially falling behind, won 2-1 and was successful in making it to the Davis Cup final for the first time since 1998, where it will face Australia. will be.
Djokovic, who took his total number of Grand Slam titles to a record 24 by winning three Grand Slams this year, was very disappointed at not being able to take Serbia to the Davis Cup final for the first time in the last decade.
Djokovic said, ‘Personally, it is very disappointing for me, because I took the responsibility and despite coming so close to victory, it was disappointing to lose.’
Miomir Kecmanovic gave Serbia a 1-0 lead in the semi-final by defeating Lorenzo Musetti 6-7(7) 6-2 6-1. Sinner, ranked fourth in the world, gave Italy a comeback by defeating Djokovic 6-2, 2-6, 7-5.
After this, Sinner paired with Lorenzo Sonego in doubles and defeated Djokovic and Kecmanovic 6-3, 6-4.
Sinner said about the singles match, ‘Memorable match of my life. I don’t know but it was definitely very important. I really enjoyed the game today. It was a great match.
Earlier, Australia had defeated Finland in the first semi-final played on Friday. Australia had lost to Canada in the final last year.
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