Celebrated a successful start at the ATP Finals in Turin: Jannik Sinner.
What: Imago
Top favorite Jannik Sinner started his title mission at the ATP Finals in Turin with an easy victory. The world number one from South Tyrol defeated the debutant Alex de Minaur from Australia 6:3, 6:4 in his opening match at the annual final of the eight best tennis professionals and took a big step towards the semi-finals in front of an enthusiastic home audience.
Sinner turns up the heat after falling behind early
Sinner conceded an early break to make it 1:2, but then turned up the heat and continued to delight the euphoric audience with highlight shots. After 36 minutes he secured set one. Even in the second round, de Minaur was only able to hold off initially.
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In the middle of the second set the game was interrupted for a few minutes due to a medical emergency in the stands. Sinner came to help with a water bottle – and got the break immediately after the restart. The Italian then couldn’t be stopped and converted his first match point into victory with an ace.
Taylor Fritz wins opening match
US Open finalist Taylor Fritz had previously taken a first step towards the semi-finals. The American defeated former world number one Daniil Medvedev from Russia 6:4, 6:3 in the first singles of the season finale.
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The game at the Pala Alpitour had started at eye level before Medvedev lost his nerve at the end of the first set: with three double faults in a row, the Russian conceded the break to 4:6, and after losing the set, the 2020 tournament winner smashed his racket in a rage the hall floor.
Source: dpa
Medvedev with weak nerves
In the second round, after losing a service game to make it 2:4, he threw the racket across the hall and received a point penalty. In the following service game from Fritz, he hardly showed any resistance and at times indicated that he wanted to return with the handle.
What: Reuters
Those: dpa/sid
