World number two Jannik Sinner said on Thursday that he anticipates “a very, very difficult and tough challenge” as he prepares to defend his Shanghai Masters title, a day after winning the China Open. The 24-year-old Italian dominated teenager Learner Tien to clinch his 21st ATP title in Beijing on Wednesday, before travelling down to…
Jannik Sinner beat Fabian Marozsan in straight sets on Monday to secure a third straight China Open semifinal spot, as Iga Swiatek reached the last 16 when her opponent retired hurt. The Italian Sinner beat the world no. 57 Hungarian 6-1, 7-5 in one hour and 19 minutes in Beijing and next plays third seed…
Felix Auger-Aliassime left the U.S. Open with pride and perspective after a 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 semifinal defeat to defending champion Jannik Sinner on Friday, saying only time will tell if he can return to the sport’s summit after an inspired fortnight in New York. The 25th seed delivered his best tennis in years, showing…
Jannik Sinner insisted on Monday he would be ready to defend his US Open crown after illness forced him to retire from his Cincinnati Open final clash with Carlos Alcaraz. World number one Sinner – who is due to play in the US Open’s revamped mixed doubles tournament on Tuesday – conceded defeat to Alcaraz…