Novak Djokovic

SHANGHAI — 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.

“(I’ve won) many titles, had great battles and great performances,” the 37-year-old Djokovic said. “I did come here definitely with a vision and a desire...