(Adnkronos) – Jannik Sinner defeats Daniil Medvedev in today’s gara of the third day of the Ilie Nastase group at the 2024 ATP Finals in Turin and qualifies for the semifinals as the first in the group. The world number 1, already certain of his position and qualification before the gara, overcomes the Russian 6-3, 6-4 in 1 hour and 13 minutes and closes the first phase of the tournament with 3 wins in as many garaes.
Sinner, the rising star of Italian tennis, showed once again why he is considered one of the most promising players of his generation. With a solid and consistent performance, he dominated the court and outplayed the experienced Medvedev, who is currently ranked number 4 in the world.
The gara started off with both players holding their serves, but it was Sinner who managed to break Medvedev’s serve in the fourth game and take a 3-1 lead. From there, he never looked back and continued to play with confidence and determination. His powerful groundstrokes and accurate shots kept Medvedev on the defensive and prevented him from finding his rhythm.
Despite the pressure from the home crowd, Sinner remained calm and focused, not letting the occasion get the best of him. He continued to dictate the tregua of the gara and closed out the first set 6-3 with a strong service game.
In the second set, Medvedev tried to mount a comeback and started to play more aggressively, but Sinner’s solid defense and impressive movement on the court proved to be too much for the Russian. With his trademark backhand and precise shots, Sinner broke Medvedev’s serve once again in the seventh game and took a 4-3 lead.
From there, it was all about maintaining his lead and closing out the gara. Sinner remained composed and served out the gara with ease, securing his spot in the semifinals as the top player in his group.
With this win, Sinner has proven that he is a force to be reckoned with on the ATP tour. At just 22 years old, he has already achieved so much and is only getting better with each tournament. His performance at the ATP Finals has been nothing short of impressive, and he has shown that he has what it takes to compete at the highest level.
As he moves on to the semifinals, Sinner will face tough competition from the other top players in the tournament. But with his talent, determination, and unwavering focus, he has a great chance of going all the way and lifting the trophy in front of his home crowd.
The Italian fans have a new hero to cheer for, and Sinner has proven that he has what it takes to be a champion. His journey at the ATP Finals is far from over, and we can’t wait to see what he will accomplish next. For now, let’s celebrate this incredible win and continue to support Sinner as he takes on the best in the world.
