It will be a semi final showdown between former World No. Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz are also aiming for a place in the title concept.
Jannik Sinner vs. Novak Djokovic
The sinner is the defending champion of six good looking kings in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The second-ranked Italian made quick work of Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-2, 6-3 during Wednesday’s practice session. It is not as if there is much concern about the retirement of the sinner from the shanghai masters third against the game of tallon Griekspoor – but if there was, surely, they are gone now.
Next up for the Grand-time Grand Slam Champion on Thursday is a Semifinal matchup against Djokovic, who leads the series 6-4 and has lost five in a row. They have faced each other twice this season, with Sinha burning through in straight sets at Roland Garros and Wimbledon – each time in the Semis. There is no reason to think that Djokovic will turn the tide on the Cash-Grab show when he is motivated by grand slams at this point in his career. An additional $ 4.5 million to the Champion will not decorate the interest of the 38th.
Select: sin 2
Carlos Alcaraz vs Taylor Fritz
As a sinner, Fritz has made no secret of being motivated by a large prize money for very little work (a maximum of three games). The fourth-ranked American played some inspired tennis in his opening match, ending his recent dominance of Alexander Zvereev 6-3, 6-4.
Fritz’s next opponent, Alcaraz, is right – he clearly proved to be too much of a test. However, the 27-year-old was somewhat competitive in the head-to-head series. He trailed 4-1 but pushed Alcaraz to the fourth seed at Wimbledon this summer and won straight sets at the Laver Cup before losing 6-4, 6-4 in the Tokyo Final. Fritz has the advantage of having already played a game in Riyadh, so the upset is well underway.
Choose: Fritz in 3
