In two short sets (6/3 6/2), Novak Djokovic easily eliminated Carlos Alcaraz in this clash where the Serb largely dominated the Spanish hope. With this success, the world No. 1 qualifies for his 9th final in these Masters where he will challenge the local Italian Jannik Sinner, who defeated Daniil Medvedev, earlier in the day.
23:15 – End of live!
Thank you everyone for following the Nitto ATP Finals semi-final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. We’ll see you tomorrow on L’Internaute.com for the final between the Serbian and the local Jannik Sinner.
23:10 – The program for this Sunday
Final day this Sunday, November 19 at the Nitto ATP Finals:
- Doubles at 3:00 p.m.: Marcel Granollers/ Horacio Zeballos VS Rajeev Ram/ Joe Salisbury
- Singles at 6:00 p.m.: Jannik Sinner VS Novak Djokovic
23:05 – Djokovic: “My best match of the tournament”
Winner against Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic looked back on his performance of the evening in the post-match conference: “It’s my best match of the tournament, without a doubt. I spent a lot of time on the court in the matches of “before. You never know what to expect with Carlos. We had to let the storm pass in the second set. I served well and continued to play really well.”
23:00 – Revenge in the air
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 won in three pool rounds.
22:55 – Djokovic, the boss
The world No. 1 showed that he is the boss today on the Pala Alpitour court. By tightening the game when necessary, by saving break points at the appropriate time, the Serb put an end to the hopes of Carlos Alcaraz.
22:50 – Alcaraz surpassed
If he kept pace with Novak Djokovic for a long time in the first set, Carlos Alcaraz committed numerous unforced errors while Novak Djokovic tightened the game. A difference in level at the end of the first set which cost the first set ‘Spanish. Behind in the score, the world No. 2 never managed to come back despite some crazy moves in the middle of the second round where he obtained two break points. In the end, the world No. 2 will not have met expectations.
22:45 – The 9th final for “Djoko”
By eliminating Carlos Alcaraz this evening, Novak Djokovic qualifies for the 9th time in his career in the Masters final. In eight appearances, the Serbian has won the title six times.
22:40 – Djokovic eliminates Alcaraz!
In two short sets (6/3 6/2), Novak Djokovic easily eliminated Carlos Alcaraz in this clash where the Serb largely dominated the Spanish hope.
22:40 – The premiere is missed
Novak Djokovic’s first double fault. 40-15 now!
22:39 – Three match points
Novak Djokovic has three chances to eliminate Carlos Alcaraz and reach the final.
22:39 – Two points from the final
Winning service from Novak Djokovic who finds himself two points from the final after Carlos Alcaraz’s foul in return.
22:38 – The first point for “Djoko”
On a short volley, Novak Djokovic repels Carlos Alcaraz who misses his delivery. 15-0.
22:35 – It’s done for the Serbian (2-5)
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.
22:34 – New opportunity for the Serbian
Alcaraz’s backhand chip is too low and ends up in the net. New 5/2 chance for “Nole”.
22:33 – It’s saved by the Spaniard
Winning service then volleyed service from the Spaniard who gets back to 40-40.
22:33 – Djokovic one point away from KO
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.
22:30 – Djokovic makes it! (2-4)
After saving two break points for Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic held on and retained his break lead. The Serbian leads 4/2 and is only two games away from the final of the Nitto ATP Finals.
22:29 – Djokovic advantage
Superb sequence from Novak Djokovic who concludes this point at the net with a short topspin forehand.
22:28 – The match moves into another sphere!
Ultra offensive on this point to go for the break, Carlos Alcaraz thinks to overtake Novak Djokovic on a long forehand but the Serb releases a short cross forehand passing to return to 40-40. As usual, the world No. 1 puts his finger behind his ear and harangues the audience.
22:26 – The first is saved
Service on the T from Novak Djokovic while Carlos Alcaraz cannot control his backhand return. 30-40.
22:26 – Alcaraz has not said his last word!
Two break points for Carlos Alcaraz! The rebellious Spaniard finishes a point at the net with a superb forehand volley.
22:24 – Alcaraz is back!
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.
22:22 – What a point of Alcaraz!
First rally of the match won by Carlos Alcaraz. What a point from the Spaniard who returns in this match!
22:20 – Alcaraz holds! (2-3)
Carlos Alcaraz holds on and saves a 4-1 ball before finally keeping his throw in play. The Spaniard remains hopeful in this semi-final of the Nitto ATP Finals!
22:18 – It’s saved!
Nice sequence for the Spaniard after a cross forehand going up to the net.