World No 1 Jannik Sinner dominates US hotshot Ben Shelton in straight sets to reach the quarter-finals... keeping him on a collision course with Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz
5 months, 2 weeks ago

World No 1 Jannik Sinner dominates US hotshot Ben Shelton in straight sets to reach the quarter-finals... keeping him on a collision course with Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz

Daily Mail  

There is a school of thought that Jannik Sinner is not very well known outside of tennis circles despite being world No 1 – but this week could be the one that finally propels him into the public consciousness. In breezing past big-serving American Ben Shelton in straight sets, the Australian Open winner Sinner booked a quarter-final date with Daniil Medvedev and would likely face reigning SW19 champion Carlos Alcaraz in the last four. Jannik Sinner's bid for a first Wimbledon title is still alive after a straight sets win on Sunday Big serving American Ben Shelton fell to a straight sets defeat against Sinner on Court No 1 In a promotional campaign last year, Wimbledon and British tennis legend Andy Murray was omitted from an illustration which showed the 'new guard' walking down the stairs ahead of the likes of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal. Shelton will be disappointed but he has impressed once again and will rise in the rankings There was a great deal of mutual respect at the end as Shelton congratulated his conqueror There is work to be done for Sinner's grass-court game but in a relatively short match – two hours and eight minutes – he showed class and calmness to go ahead and then see out a convincing victory.

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Jannik Sinner’s 2024: 2 Slam Grand titles, a doping case and a Davis Cup title for Italy
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Jannik Sinner’s 2024: 2 Slam Grand titles, a doping case and a Davis Cup title for Italy

Associated Press  

MALAGA, Spain — Jannik Sinner was in the locker room, getting ready to go on court and try to win a match that would give Italy its second Davis Cup title in a row, when his teammate, Matteo Berrettini, was asked about being so close to a championship. “Jannik in this kind of form, this kind of shape, this kind …

Jannik Sinner: World No. 1 caps stellar year with ATP Finals victory over Taylor Fritz
1 month ago

Jannik Sinner: World No. 1 caps stellar year with ATP Finals victory over Taylor Fritz

CNN  

CNN — Jannik Sinner couldn’t have dreamed of a better ending to his remarkable 2024 season. 1 defeated American Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 to win the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy, on Sunday, claiming the trophy for the first time on home soil. According to the ATP, he is the first man to win the competition without dropping a set …

Jannik Sinner earns record prize money after dominant win over Taylor Fritz in ATP World Tour Finals
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1 month ago

Jannik Sinner earns record prize money after dominant win over Taylor Fritz in ATP World Tour Finals

India TV News  

Jannik Sinner won a whopping sum of prize money after he steamrolled Taylor Fritz of the USA on his way to his maiden ATP Finals trophy in Turin. The local boy produced a clinical performance 6-4, 6-4 against Fritz and became the first Italian to claim the prestigious title in the tournament's 55-year-long history. Sinner secured a cheque of $4,881,500 …

Jannik Sinner caps golden year by beating Taylor Fritz to ATP Finals glory
1 month ago

Jannik Sinner caps golden year by beating Taylor Fritz to ATP Finals glory

India Today  

Home favourite Jannik Sinner made history on Sunday, becoming the first Italian to win the prestigious ATP Finals title after a commanding 6-4, 6-4 victory over Taylor Fritz. The American, who made history by becoming the first U.S. player to reach the ATP Finals since James Blake in 2006, struggled to maintain consistency against the relentless Sinner. His win in …

World No 1 Jannik Sinner wins first ATP Finals title with 6-4, 6-4 victory against Taylor Fritz in Turin
1 month ago

World No 1 Jannik Sinner wins first ATP Finals title with 6-4, 6-4 victory against Taylor Fritz in Turin

Daily Mail  

A strange year for Jannik Sinner had a fairytale ending as he won the ATP Finals in Turin, serenaded to the title by his adoring Italian fans. The world No1 has two Slams under his belt in 2024 and a doping case over his head: World Anti-Doping have appealed to CAS, contesting the Tennis Integrity Agency’s decision to fully clear …

Jannik Sinner crowns remarkable season by winning first ATP Finals title
1 month ago

Jannik Sinner crowns remarkable season by winning first ATP Finals title

The Independent  

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Dominant Sinner cruises into ATP Finals title decider with Fritz
1 month, 1 week ago

Dominant Sinner cruises into ATP Finals title decider with Fritz

New Indian Express  

TURIN: Jannik Sinner has his first ATP Finals crown firmly in his sights after crushing Casper Ruud 6-1, 6-2 on Saturday to set up a title decider with Taylor Fritz, the man he beat to win the US Open two months ago. Roared on by a partisan home crowd in Turin, Sinner extended his winning streak to 10 matches with …

ATP Finals: Jannik Sinner beats Daniil Medvedev, Taylor Fritz also reaches semifinal
1 month, 1 week ago

ATP Finals: Jannik Sinner beats Daniil Medvedev, Taylor Fritz also reaches semifinal

India Today  

Jannik Sinner continued his impressive run at the ATP Finals, cruising past 2020 champion Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-4 in their final group match on Thursday. Medvedev, who needed a straight-sets victory to eliminate U.S. Open runner-up Taylor Fritz, fought hard in the second set but saw his hopes dashed when Sinner levelled the score at 4-4 and then sealed the …

Jannik Sinner marches on at ATP Finals
1 month, 1 week ago

Jannik Sinner marches on at ATP Finals

The Independent  

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Sinner stays perfect and Fritz also advances to the semifinals at the ATP Finals
1 month, 1 week ago

Sinner stays perfect and Fritz also advances to the semifinals at the ATP Finals

Associated Press  

TURIN, Italy — He’s got a stranglehold on the No. Things couldn’t get much better for Jannik Sinner at the ATP Finals so far — despite an ongoing doping case that likely won’t be decided until early next year. Sinner and U.S. Open finalist Taylor Fritz advanced to the semifinals on Thursday at the season-ending tournament for the year’s top …

ATP Finals: Sinner battles past Fritz to claim second win
1 month, 1 week ago

ATP Finals: Sinner battles past Fritz to claim second win

The Hindu  

World number one Jannik Sinner made it two wins out of two at the ATP Finals as he fought off Taylor Fritz in a high-octane clash inside the Inalpi Arena on Tuesday. American world number five Fritz went toe-to-toe with Sinner throughout a contest ultimately decided by slender margins with one break of serve in each set. Sinner made the …

Friendly rivals Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz look set to dominate men’s tennis. Is it time to call them the ‘Big Two?’
1 month, 1 week ago

Friendly rivals Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz look set to dominate men’s tennis. Is it time to call them the ‘Big Two?’

CNN  

CNN — For many tennis fans, rivalries are what keeps the sport going. When Federer officially retired in 2022, fears over fading stardom in men’s tennis began to intensify, with fans coming to terms with life after the “Big Three” for the first time. “Honestly, in the last 20 years, the Big Three were dominating tennis … But right now, …

ATP Finals: Sinner opens campaign with win over De Minaur
1 month, 1 week ago

ATP Finals: Sinner opens campaign with win over De Minaur

The Hindu  

World number one and home favourite Jannik Sinner began his bid to win the ATP Finals for the first time with a 6-3, 6-4 defeat of tournament debutant Alex de Minaur on Sunday. Sinner, runner-up to Novak Djokovic in the prestigious year-ending tournament last year, dropped behind early in the first set but quickly hit back to dominate the contest. …

Jannik Sinner’s coach Darren Cahill drops big update on Italian tennis star’s doping controversy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner’s coach Darren Cahill drops big update on Italian tennis star’s doping controversy

Hindustan Times  

Jannik Sinner was hit with a doping scandal during his victorious US Open 2024 title run, where he defeated Taylor Fritz in the final. The US Open began with the doping controversy where it was revealed that Sinner had tested positive twice for an anabolic agent in March, but avoided a ban. Italy's tennis player Jannik Sinner attends the ATP …

Sinner avoids Shanghai deja vu with assured win
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sinner avoids Shanghai deja vu with assured win

China Daily  

World No 1 Jannik Sinner of Italy hits a return to Ben Shelton of the United States during their round-of-16 match at the Rolex Shanghai Masters on Wednesday. AFP SHANGHAI — World No 1 Jannik Sinner put some old demons to rest when he made it through to the Rolex Shanghai Masters quarterfinals on Wednesday, beating American Ben Shelton in …

Sinner avoids Shanghai deja vu with assured win
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sinner avoids Shanghai deja vu with assured win

China Daily  

World No 1 Jannik Sinner of Italy hits a return to Ben Shelton of the United States during their round-of-16 match at the Rolex Shanghai Masters on Wednesday. AFP SHANGHAI — World No 1 Jannik Sinner put some old demons to rest when he made it through to the Rolex Shanghai Masters quarterfinals on Wednesday, beating American Ben Shelton in …

Sinner survives scare in Beijing and Fritz loses opener at Japan Open
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Sinner survives scare in Beijing and Fritz loses opener at Japan Open

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner overcame a scare from Nicolas Jarry to begin his defense of the China Open title with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 first-round victory on Thursday. Fils peeled off 32 winners in a power-hitting display against Fritz, who made his first Grand Slam singles final at the U.S. Open this month. Defending champion Ben Shelton shook off …

US Open champ Jannik Sinner is a young man in a hurry. He is 23, is No. 1 and has 2 Slam titles
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open champ Jannik Sinner is a young man in a hurry. He is 23, is No. 1 and has 2 Slam titles

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New U.S. Open champion Jannik Sinner is making big strides in a short amount of time. “I’ve gone through a lot things quickly,” said Sinner, Italy’s second U.S. Open singles title winner, joining 2015 women’s champ Flavia Pennetta. “He creates a lot of unique challenges, because he’s so dangerous off both sides, the forehand and the backhand, …

Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz in the US Open men's final
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz in the US Open men's final

Deccan Chronicle  

Jannik Sinner started slowly at the U.S. Open, dropping the first set he played after being exonerated in a doping case no one knew about until shortly before play began at Flushing Meadows.If that episode initially hung over him during the tournament, Sinner was able to put it aside while on court. 1-ranked Sinner beat Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 …

Jannik Sinner gets a hug from his friend Seal after winning the US Open title
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner gets a hug from his friend Seal after winning the US Open title

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jannik Sinner climbed into the stands after winning the U.S. Open title Sunday to hug the people rooting hardest for him in a crowd that was largely behind his American opponent. 1-ranked men’s tennis player from Italy became friends at the U.S. Open two years ago and Seal was back to watch Sinner beat Taylor Fritz 6-3, …

Jannik Sinner gets a hug from his friend Seal after winning the US Open title
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner gets a hug from his friend Seal after winning the US Open title

The Independent  

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Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz to win U.S. Open
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz to win U.S. Open

The Hindu  

World number one Jannik Sinner, who won his maiden Slam at the Australian Open in January, produced a brutal display of baseline power as he became the first Italian man to win the U.S. Open with a 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 win over American Taylor Fritz in the final on Sunday. Sinner, held aloft his arms in celebration after breaking Fritz …

Jannik Sinner plays Jack Draper in the US Open semifinals weeks after a doping exoneration
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner plays Jack Draper in the US Open semifinals weeks after a doping exoneration

The Independent  

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US Open: No. 1 Jannik Sinner beats Daniil Medvedev to reach the semifinals
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open: No. 1 Jannik Sinner beats Daniil Medvedev to reach the semifinals

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner used an aggressive, net-rushing style to reach the U.S. Open semifinals for the first time by getting past 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 6-4 on Wednesday night. “We know each other quite well.. We knew it was going to be very physical,” said Sinner, who lost to Medvedev in five sets at …

Jannik Sinner sets up quarter-final clash with Daniil Medvedev
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner sets up quarter-final clash with Daniil Medvedev

The Independent  

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US Open: No. 1 Jannik Sinner gets past Tommy Paul to set up a quarterfinal against Daniil Medvedev
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open: No. 1 Jannik Sinner gets past Tommy Paul to set up a quarterfinal against Daniil Medvedev

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Top-seeded Jannik Sinner reached the U.S. Open quarterfinals by shaking off a slow start and coming through in the clutch at the end of tiebreakers that decided the first two sets, then pulling away to get past No. Two weeks removed from being cleared in a doping case stemming from two positive tests in March, Sinner moved …

Rafael Nadal defends US Open top seed Jannik Sinner over failed drug tests as World No. 1 faces Tommy Paul
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal defends US Open top seed Jannik Sinner over failed drug tests as World No. 1 faces Tommy Paul

Daily Mail  

Rafael Nadal is defending Jannik Sinner after the world number one tennis star tested positive for a banned substance but avoided punishment, saying the Italian would never have considered doping and he was not judged differently just because he is the top-ranked player. Sinner arrived at the U.S. Open with players making accusations of double standards when he was cleared …

Sinner stakes his claim as Open favorite
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sinner stakes his claim as Open favorite

China Daily  

Jannik Sinner of Italy returns a shot to Christopher O'Connell of Australia during a US Open third-round match on Saturday in New York. The only past men's champion at the US Open still in the bracket, 2021 winner Daniil Medvedev beat Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 to reach the fourth round, where the Russian fifth seed will face Portugal's Nuno …

Sinner stakes his claim as Open favorite
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sinner stakes his claim as Open favorite

China Daily  

Jannik Sinner of Italy returns a shot to Christopher O'Connell of Australia during a US Open third-round match on Saturday in New York. The only past men's champion at the US Open still in the bracket, 2021 winner Daniil Medvedev beat Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 to reach the fourth round, where the Russian fifth seed will face Portugal's Nuno …

US Open 2024: Jannik Sinner swats aside Christopher O’Connell to reach fourth round
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Jannik Sinner swats aside Christopher O’Connell to reach fourth round

The Hindu  

World number one Jannik Sinner’s bid for a second Grand Slam title continued to gain momentum as he thumped Christopher O’Connell 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 on Saturday to reach the US Open 2024 fourth round. Australian O’Connell provided a degree of resistance in the second set, but Sinner broke early to take a 2-1 lead and went on to clinch the …

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner never gives U.S. Open opponent hope of an upset
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner never gives U.S. Open opponent hope of an upset

LA Times  

Jannik Sinner returns a shot to Christopher O’Connell during the third round of the U.S. Open on Saturday. Jannik Sinner never gave his third-round opponent at the U.S. Open on Saturday, Chris O’Connell, even a moment to contemplate pulling off the sort of monumental upsets that eliminated Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. 1-ranked Sinner, suddenly the favorite to win the …

US Open 2024: Jannik Sinner overcomes slow start to reach second round amid doping cloud
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Jannik Sinner overcomes slow start to reach second round amid doping cloud

The Hindu  

Top-seeded Italian Jannik Sinner shrugged off the doping furore surrounding him and overcame a bad start to reach the second round of the U.S. Open with a 2-6, 6-2, 6-1, 6-2 victory over American Mackenzie McDonald on Tuesday. Sinner became embroiled in controversy in the week before the year’s final Grand Slam after the International Tennis Integrity Agency said that …

Jannik Sinner starts poorly at the US Open but wins his first match since his steroids case emerged
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner starts poorly at the US Open but wins his first match since his steroids case emerged

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — If there were any boos directed Jannik Sinner’s way at the U.S. Open, they were imperceptible amid the polite applause from the sparse crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium when he was introduced Tuesday before the No. In his first public comments on the matter, at a pre-tournament news conference Friday, Sinner said he had fired the fitness …

U.S. Open: Jannik Sinner wins first match since doping case ruling
3 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. Open: Jannik Sinner wins first match since doping case ruling

New York Times  

NEW YORK — A week after the news that he had twice tested positive for a banned anabolic steroid, Jannik Sinner walked onto Arthur Ashe Stadium Tuesday and played like someone who had a lot on his mind. McDonald surged to an early lead and had Sinner soaked in sweat and huffing between points, as the American cruised through the …

Jannik Sinner fired two of his team members over positive steroid tests in March
4 months ago

Jannik Sinner fired two of his team members over positive steroid tests in March

Hindustan Times  

Jannik Sinner fired his fitness trainer and physiotherapist because of his two positive steroid tests in March and said Friday at his pre-U.S. Open news conference — his first public comments on the matter — that he knew he was innocent but worried what the case’s outcome would be until finding out he wouldn’t be suspended. Jannik Sinner of Italy …

Sinner or not, cloud hangs over Italian ace
4 months ago

Sinner or not, cloud hangs over Italian ace

China Daily  

Jannik Sinner of Italy returns a shot during his match against Alexander Zverev of Germany on day seven of the Cincinnati Open in Cincinnati, OH, USA on August 18, 2024. Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner tested positive twice for an anabolic steroid in March, but will not be suspended because the International Tennis Integrity Agency determined that the banned performance-enhancer …

Sinner or not, cloud hangs over Italian ace
4 months ago

Sinner or not, cloud hangs over Italian ace

China Daily  

Jannik Sinner of Italy returns a shot during his match against Alexander Zverev of Germany on day seven of the Cincinnati Open in Cincinnati, OH, USA on August 18, 2024. Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner tested positive twice for an anabolic steroid in March, but will not be suspended because the International Tennis Integrity Agency determined that the banned performance-enhancer …

World No 1 Jannik Sinner is OUT of Wimbledon after being sent packing by resurgent 'Slim Reaper' Daniil Medvedev in dizzying five-set battle
5 months, 2 weeks ago

World No 1 Jannik Sinner is OUT of Wimbledon after being sent packing by resurgent 'Slim Reaper' Daniil Medvedev in dizzying five-set battle

Daily Mail  

The Slim Reaper - as Nick Kyrgios calls Daniil Medvedev - spirited world No 1 Jannik Sinner out of Wimbledon and denied fans the semi-final they hoped for and expected. Medvedev avenged his defeat in the Australian Open final and snapped a five-match losing streak against Sinner, who struggled with dizziness and went off court for a medical timeout in …

Wimbledon 2024: Jannik Sinner overpowers Ben Shelton to reach quarter-finals
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Jannik Sinner overpowers Ben Shelton to reach quarter-finals

Hindustan Times  

World number one Jannik Sinner quelled the challenge of big-serving 14th seed Ben Shelton with a 6-2 6-4 7-6 victory that sent him into the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Sunday. The Italian consolidated an early break in the second set with a booming ace and pulled away for a two-set advantage, as Shelton was left with another battle on his hands …

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner advance to Wimbledon quarterfinals
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner advance to Wimbledon quarterfinals

LA Times  

Carlos Alcaraz reaches for a forehand volley during his victory over Ugo Humbert at Wimbledon on Sunday. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and top-ranked Jannik Sinner are one match away from another high-stakes meeting in the Wimbledon semifinals. Alcaraz’s match against Humbert had seemed all but over when the Spaniard clinched the second set by chasing down several seemingly out-of-reach shots …

Jannik Sinner sails past Miomir Kecmanovic to keep Wimbledon title bid on track
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner sails past Miomir Kecmanovic to keep Wimbledon title bid on track

The Independent  

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Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff are taking over tennis
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff are taking over tennis

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — There is a real shift happening at the top of tennis, a youth movement that long seemed inevitable but never actually arrived until now. As the sport’s attention shifts to the grass of Wimbledon, where play begins Monday, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff are the players whose names are on everyone’s lips. Alcaraz …

World No.1 Jannik Sinner beats Hubert Hurkacz in thrilling final to win Halle Open
6 months ago

World No.1 Jannik Sinner beats Hubert Hurkacz in thrilling final to win Halle Open

India Today  

World No.1 Jannik Sinner captured his maiden grasscourt title by narrowly defeating his doubles partner Hubert Hurkacz 7-6 7-6 in the final of the Halle Open on Sunday, June 23. Jannik Sinner becomes one of only 2 men to win Halle as world #1. 🇮🇹ðŸ‡è🇭 pic.twitter.com/FNPX6w215N — The Tennis Letter June 23, 2024 Hurkacz trying to learn from Sinner "It’s …

Jannik Sinner is No. 1 in the rankings for the first time and already is looking ahead to Wimbledon
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner is No. 1 in the rankings for the first time and already is looking ahead to Wimbledon

Associated Press  

PARIS — As pleased as Jannik Sinner was to make his debut at No. But in other ways, now new challenges are coming up.” The 22-year-old Sinner, who replaced the injured Novak Djokovic atop the ATP, is the first player from Italy to reach No. “In the beginning of the year, we said, ‘We are going hunting, and then we’ll …

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will renew their rivalry in the French Open semifinals
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will renew their rivalry in the French Open semifinals

The Hindu  

Jannik Sinner is just 22, and Carlos Alcaraz just 21, yet they’ve already built quite a rivalry heading into their French Open semifinal on Friday. What and where did they come from?’” The other men's semifinal Friday is Norway's Casper Ruud, twice the runner-up in Paris — to Rafael Nadal in 2022 and to Novak Djokovic in 2023 — against …

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will renew their rivalry in the French Open semifinals
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will renew their rivalry in the French Open semifinals

Associated Press  

PARIS — Jannik Sinner is just 22, and Carlos Alcaraz just 21, yet they’ve already built quite a rivalry heading into their French Open semifinal on Friday. What and where did they come from?’” The other men’s semifinal Friday is Norway’s Casper Ruud, twice the runner-up in Paris — to Rafael Nadal in 2022 and to Novak Djokovic in 2023 …

French Open: Jannik Sinner becomes first Italian World No. 1 after Djokovic withdrawl
6 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open: Jannik Sinner becomes first Italian World No. 1 after Djokovic withdrawl

India Today  

Jannik Sinner became the first ever Italian player to be crowned the ATP World No. Sinner was aided by the withdrawal of defending champion Novak Djokovic from the French Open, ahead of his quarter-final match against Casper Ruus. The withdrawal ended the Serb's quest for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam trophy and will result in him losing the world number …

Sinner can become No. 1 even if he misses the French Open. He’s already at the top for his behavior
7 months, 1 week ago

Sinner can become No. 1 even if he misses the French Open. He’s already at the top for his behavior

Associated Press  

ROME — Even when he’s out injured, Jannik Sinner is still winning. When Sinner was denied a point for a glaringly missed call at a potentially decisive moment during his semifinal loss to Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Monte Carlo Masters last month, he hardly batted an eye, noting afterward that “everyone can make mistakes unfortunately — or fortunately.” “He’s so …

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are the future of tennis – and equals for now
9 months, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are the future of tennis – and equals for now

New York Times  

Carlos Alcaraz should be too young and is too good to have needed to stage anything resembling a comeback. That is Sunday’s problem though, and here was Alcaraz on Saturday night taking just a few minutes to enjoy his win over Sinner, the consensus best player in the world the past four months, the winner of the most recent Grand …

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