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Jannik Sinner Claims First ATP Finals Title, Capping Historic Year

Posted : 18 November 2024

Jannik Sinner claimed his first ATP Finals title on Sunday, defeating Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 in the final in Turin. The victory marked a significant achievement for the 23-year-old Italian, adding to a remarkable season in which he won eight tournaments, including his first Grand Slam titles at the Australian and US Opens. Sinner's triumph on home soil also crowned him as the first Italian to win the ATP Finals, a historic moment in his career.

 

The victory capped off an exceptional year for Sinner, who became the first Italian to top the ATP’s year-end rankings just days before his Finals win. His straight-set victory over Fritz mirrored their previous encounters, including a dominant performance in the group stage and a similar result in the US Open final earlier in September. This victory also marked his 70th win of the season, making him the first player since Ivan Lendl in 1986 to win the ATP Finals without dropping a set.

 

The first set was a hard-fought battle, with Sinner taking control after a lengthy ninth-game break point. Despite Fritz's best efforts, Sinner's dominance was evident, and he successfully closed out the set. Fritz was unable to gain any traction in the second set, failing to create a single break point, as Sinner continued to assert his superiority, sealing the match without much resistance.

 

While Sinner's victory was a highlight of his career, it was not without controversy. The Italian has faced scrutiny after twice testing positive for traces of the steroid clostebol in March, and a World Anti-Doping Agency appeal against his initial exoneration has loomed over him since September. The ongoing investigation could potentially lead to a ban, but Sinner’s focus remains on his success on the court.

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