Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic has won 29 ATP Masters 1000 titles in his career Getty

Novak Djokovic takes on Kei Nishikori in the men's final of the 2016 Rogers Cup on Sunday (31 July).

Where to watch live

Match starts at 10pm BST. Live coverage of the game in the UK is available on Sky Sports 3 and Sky Sports 3 HD. Click here for the live streaming link. Live scores and regular updates will be available on ATP's official website.

Overview

World number one Novak Djokovic comes into the finals of yet another ATP Tour event in brilliant form, in fact he is yet to drop a set so far. The Serb beat Gael Monfils 6-3, 6-2 in the semi-final and while the scoreline looked like it was an easy win, there were some worrying signs during the early stages.

Djokovic struggled with his serve, as he does early on in matches, only to change gear and dominate the game as it progressed. With a record 30th Masters 1000 title in sight, the 29-year-old will know that he has hit form at the right time, which makes him the definite favourite come Sunday.

Kei Nishikori
Kei Nishikori is Japan's most famous tennis player Getty

His opponent, Kei Nishikori comes into this clash after beating Stan Wawrinka 7-6, 6-1 in the semi-final. The Japan international, trailed Wawrinka 5-2 only to storm to the finish line, winning 13 of the last 15 games.

Injuries have troubled Nishikori during the season and have hampered his progress, but considering that they would be playing on grass – which is his least favourite surface – he might further struggle against Djokovic.

Despite having the game to beat the current world number one, it is unlikely that Nishikori will cause an upset in the final on 31 July.

Betting odds (betfair)

  • Novak Djokovic to win: 2/11
  • Kei Nishikori to win: 4

Head-to-head

The duo have faced each other 11 times in Grand Slam and ATP Tour history in the past with Djokovic winning nine encounters. They last played in the semi-final of the 2016 Rome Masters with the Serb winning 2-6, 6-4, 7-5.

Rogers Cup history

Djokovic and Nishikori will be facing each other for the first time at the Rogers Cup on Sunday.

Novak Djokovic