World No. 1 Jannik Sinner triumphed over Novak Djokovic to win the Shanghai Masters, marking his seventh title this season and solidifying his position as the year-end No. 1 in ATP rankings with 11,920 points. Sinner's victory, achieved without facing a break point, denied Djokovic his 100th career singles title and made him the first player since Andy Murray in 2016 to win more than six titles in a year. Despite a doping controversy, where WADA is appealing a cleared case, Sinner has shown remarkable mental resilience and performance on court. Djokovic, while missing his milestone, took positives from his performance, having regained form after a disappointing US Open. Sinner's achievements this year include victories at the US and Australian Opens and have placed him among elite company, equaling the record for six or more hardcourt titles in a season by players aged 23 or younger.