SHANGHAI (AP) — Novak Djokovic overcame physical discomfort to beat Taylor Fritz 6-4, 7-6 (6) and move closer to a 100th career title and a record-extending fifth at the Shanghai Masters on Saturday. By also reaching the final, top-ranked Jannik Sinner ensured he will be the ATP year-end No. 1 and the first Italian to achieve that feat.

Jannik Sinner surged to the Shanghai Masters final, eyeing his seventh ATP title and year-end No. 1 rank. Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka battled through to the Wuhan Open final after overcoming Coco Gauff,

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