Novak Djokovic moved a step closer to his 100th ATP title on Saturday when he beat American seventh seed Taylor Fritz 6-4 7-6(6) in the Shanghai Masters semi-finals to set up a title decider against top-ranked Jannik Sinner.

Novak Djokovic and Taylor Fritz advanced to a semifinal matchup at the Shanghai Masters on Friday. Four-time champion Djokovic fought back from a set down to beat Czech player Jakub Mensik 6-7 (4), 6-1,

In the past two years, Djokovic and Fritz have played four times and Djokovic is 4-0, including a 7-6, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 victory for Djokovic last time out at the Australian Open on January 23, 2024.