Updated On: 16 November, 2023 09:01 AM IST | Turin | IANS
Novak Djokovic heaps praise on young Italian Jannik after going down 5-7, 7-6, 6-7 in round robin stage

A disappointed Novak Djokovic during his match against Jannik Sinner
Following a defeat to Jannik Sinner at the ATP Finals, Novak Djokovic was full of praise for his opponent’s play, saying “Sinner played his best game and absolutely deserved to win.” Djokovic praised Sinner’s assertive style of play in the pivotal moments, noting the Italian’s series of powerful groundstrokes that made an impact towards the end of the first and third sets. “You have to just congratulate him. He just played a fantastic match. That’s what I told him at the net. I think in the most important moments, he played his best game and he absolutely deserved to win,” Djokovic was quoted by ATP Tour.