Jannik Sinner too strong for Novak Djokovic in Shanghai Masters final

The Italian clinched a 7-6 (4) 6-3 victory to cement his status as the best player in the world.

SHANGHAI MASTERS: Jannik Sinner plays a backhand in his victory over Novak Djokovic. Picture: Andy Wong/AP

Jannik Sinner added his seventh title of a remarkable year with victory over Novak Djokovic in the final of the Shanghai Masters.

Sinner, who is already guaranteed to finish the season as world number one, was just too strong for Djokovic, making it four wins from his last five matches against the Serbian with a 7-6 (4) 6-3 triumph.