Djokovic beaten but satisfied: "My level was really good at this tournament".

Novak Djokovic missed out on his 100th career title.

After a very convincing tournament in Shanghai, the Serb lost to a slightly too strong Jannik Sinner (7-6, 6-3).

Questioned in the press conference, Djokovic preferred to remain positive, seeing this match as a reassuring fact for his future: "I think there are several positive points to remember.

First of all, I think my level was really good in this tournament, probably the best this season after the Olympics in terms of play, performance and fighting spirit.

I did my best tonight.

Maybe I didn't feel one hundred percent fresh, but at the same time, you've got to give Jannik credit for playing the important points better than I did.

He deserved to win, he was just too strong in the important moments.

Nevertheless, I think that even in the final today (Sunday), I played pretty well, which I think gives me reason to believe that I can still play with these guys who are the best in the world at this level.

I hope to be able to maintain this level in the coming months, and also for the future."