Fifteenth consecutive victory in an ATP 1000: the opponent will exit the match between Zverev and Cerundolo
Every now and then on the eve of a meeting Jannik Sinner due to the characteristics of the opponent we imagine a complicated match for the South Tyrolean. Then the match begins and Sinner’s monologue in the quarterfinals in Miami against Tiafoe he extends the record series of sets won in an ATP 1000 to 30 and reaches the semifinal in an hour and eleven minutes of tennis in which the American is in difficulty from the first game of the match. The Sunshine Double seems within reach, certainly the resistance of the number twenty in the world. it was very bland.
The break immediately
Sinner decides to answer and the choice brings him the break immediately, then it goes 2-0 and the match already has a precise direction. Tiafoe is in great difficulty, he makes a lot of mistakes and Sinner for his part serves well and with his acceleration from the baseline he puts an almost defenseless opponent into difficulty. The first set has no history and ends 6-2, but little changes in the second apart from a recovery by Tiafoe in the first game when he saves himself on his serve, but the match is only postponed: Sinner breaks the American’s serve in the fifth game and then scores eight consecutive points at 4-2 also closing the second set 6-2 with a disarming superiority. The difficulties seen against Michelsen disappeared in the match with Tiafoe. Now Sinner will face tomorrow in the semi-final the winner of the Zverev-Cerundolo challenge.
Sinner happy
In the end Sinner expressed his satisfaction with the victory: “”The start of the match is very important, I started with a break and gained confidence. It was a solid match, I’m happy with the level. I always try to stay mentally compact too, I try to stay calm and take advantage of the opportunities that come my way. It’s normal to be hungry in this sport, mentally I try to stay calm and relaxed off the pitch. I want to continue like this, it’s the last tournament on fast and I’m happy to be in the semi-finals.”
