Sinner reaches his first final of the year in Umag

Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner defeated his compatriot Franco Agamenone 6-1, 6-3 after 1h25m of play in the semifinals of the ATP 250 in Umag. The World No. 10 will seek the title against Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz.

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Jannik Sinner started the season in a great way reaching the quarter-finals in the Australian Open and of Dubai. Later, he also reached the quarterfinals in Miami, Monte Carlo, Rome and Wimbledon. However, he still couldn’t break that barrier, which is his goal for the rest of the season. Already located in the Top 10 of the ATP, the Italian reached Umag as the second favorite for the title, and reached the semifinals after beating James Munar.

Franco Agamenone He has fought against all odds throughout his professional career, but at 29 years old he found great sporting maturity to compete at a high level. After being suspended for doping and becoming an Italian national (he was born in Rio Cuarto, Argentina), he was able to make a career in Europe, compete in Interclubs and start dreaming of the big tournaments. After a 2021 in which he conquered 7 titles, he got into the Top 200. In this 2022, he already celebrated in the Challenger of Romemade the semifinals in Bendigo and passed the qualification of Roland Garros, among its great results. In Umagsale to Horansky and Gombos to advance to the main draw, in which he eliminated Djere, Baez and Cecchinato.

Sinner, finalist with hierarchy

Jannik Sinner He started the semifinal with a bang, connecting with his serve and forehand to get his rival out of rhythm. After breaking early, the Italian saved a break point and broke again to win 5-0. Franco Agamenone he held and tried to come back, the World No. 10 gave him no chances and closed it out 6-1 in 34 minutes.

In the second set, the Italian-Argentine chose to become more combative and pressed his opponent with great precision. However, Sinner got the best of his potential, only faltering on a serve and eliminating Agamenone by 6-1, 6-3 after 1h25m of play.