Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner LIVE: Latest score and updates from blockbuster Shanghai Masters final

Djokovic bids for a 100th title against his young rival Sinner, who has sealed the year-end No 1 spot in the rankings

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Novak Djokovic bids for his 100th title in a blockbuster Shanghai Masters final against World No 1 Jannik Sinner.

Djokovic is looking to become just the third man to reach a century of titles in the Open era, behind Jimmy Connors’ 109 and Roger Federer’s 103. The 37-year-old defeated Taylor Fritz in the semi-finals on Saturday and his only title so far this season has been his long-awaited Olympics gold medal in Paris.

Sinner, 23, has beaten Djokovic in their last two meetings, in last year’s Davis Cup final and in the semi-finals of the Australian Open at the start of the season, the tournament that led to his grand slam breakthrough. The Italian has won six tournaments this season already, including the Australian Open and US Open, and has sealed the year-end No 1 spot.

It promises to be an epic final, with tennis history on the line. Follow score updates from the Shanghai Masters in our live blog, below.

Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner: Latest updates

• Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner meet in Shanghai Open final
• Djokovic is bidding to win 100th title of his career at age of 37
• World No 1 Sinner has won past two meetings with Djokovic