“I won’t watch Sinner vs Rune”

Novak Djokovic beat Hubert Hurkacz in three sets, but the Serbian champion’s future at the ATP Finals no longer depends on him. The fate of the world no.1 is in the hands of Jannik Sinner. I anticipated it in an article I wrote yesterday, and what I predicted came true.

The set lost in the match against Hubert Hurkacz, in fact, made the Serbian’s path towards his 12th semi-final at the ATP Finals more difficult. Nole risks the elimination, despite the two successes in the Green Group.
Djokovic, in the on-court interview released after beating Hurkacz, revealed that he will not watch the match between Sinner and Holger Rune.

Why Novak Djokovic will not watch Sinner vs Rune?

The Serbian champion revealed that in a few hours his children will join him in Turin and that he will spend the entire evening with his family. But he also talked about the match won.

“Hubi is a very good guy and is very loved in the Tour. He has an excellent character and is a very kind person. Today I was pleased to play against him, even though I love him as a person and less as a tennis player! He always manages to put me in difficulty with his serve: it’s really difficult to respond.

We play at almost 300 meters above sea level here in Turin and if you serve well you have a huge advantage. He served incredibly well, but in the end I got a good win. Will Sinner have an extra fan this evening? No, honestly.

My kids are arriving today, so I won’t watch the game. I will stay with my family. My work is done, let’s see what happens. Then I’ll think about it tomorrow in case I qualify for the semi-finals.” Only Sinner’s victory against Holger Rune would allow Djokovic to reach the semifinals of the tournament.

The Dane will have a lot of motivation to seek victory, but the Italian will be able to count on the support of the crowd to try to win the group.