Sinner denies Djokovic 100th title, wins in China

SHANGHAI -- Top-ranked Jannik Sinner beat Novak Djokovic in straight sets to win the Shanghai Masters on Sunday.

The Italian bettered the 24-time Grand Slam champion 7-6 (4), 6-3.

Sinner hit eight aces and 22 winners to four and 12, respectively, for Djokovic. Sinner never faced a break point.

Djokovic was aiming for his 100th tour-level title. Only Jimmy Connors with 109 titles and Roger Federer with 103 have hit the century mark in men's tennis.

Sinner denies Djokovic 100th title, wins in China

Sinner denies Djokovic 100th title, wins in China

Sinner denies Djokovic 100th title, wins in China

Sinner denies Djokovic 100th title, wins in China

Sinner denies Djokovic 100th title, wins in China