Top seed Jannik Sinner advanced closer to the ATP Tour Finals semi-finals with a 6-4, 6-4 win over American Taylor Fritz in Turin. The 23-year-old, ranked world number one, displayed resilience in front of a home crowd, securing his second victory of the tournament. Sinner, who defeated Fritz in the 2023 US Open final, hit 22 winners compared to Fritz’s 19 in a tightly contested match.
Earlier, Daniil Medvedev bounced back from his opening loss by beating Alex de Minaur 6-2, 6-4 in the Ilie Nastase Group. The fourth seed had expressed frustration after his defeat to Fritz but appeared much more composed in his victory on Tuesday, regaining his form in the process. Medvedev's win helped stabilize his position in the group as he eyes a spot in the semi-finals.
In doubles, Britain’s Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara secured their place in the semi-finals after winning their second consecutive match. The duo’s continued success in Turin adds to the excitement of the tournament as the action unfolds.
Sinner, who has already claimed seven tour titles in 2024, now tops the group table with one round remaining. His victory marked his 67th win of the season out of 73 matches, all while dealing with an ongoing doping controversy. Cheered on by a packed 12,000-strong crowd, including football legend Andrea Pirlo, Sinner reflected on the tough match against Fritz, acknowledging the support of the home crowd in a highly emotional setting.
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