Jannik Sinner confirms his form and takes revenge on Ben Shelton, who had eliminated him in the round of 16 in Shanghai the previous year. With a 6-4, 7-6 victory, Sinner reaches his fourteenth consecutive quarterfinal in the 14 tournaments played this year, an achievement that few can match. This success brings the number of victories in 2024 to 62 for the 23-year-old from South Tyrol, with only six defeats.
SINNER – SHELTON, LA PARTITA
The match against Shelton, currently number 16 in the rankings, lasted less than an hour and a half, and now the world number one is preparing to face Daniil Medvedev, who defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas. The result might seem simple, but the match highlighted Sinner’s solidity and the resistance of his opponent. In the first set, Shelton missed two break opportunities before Sinner found an opening in the ninth game, breaking serve and closing the set at 6-4. In the second half, both players showed balance until the sixth game. In the eighth, Shelton pulled within 0-40, but Sinner handled the pressure, rallying to tie the score at 4-4. The set was then decided in a tie-break, where Sinner took over with a clear 7-1.
SINNER’S WORDS
“It was a very tough match. He served very well at the beginning, fielding only first balls. I tried to stay calm and wait for some opportunity on the second. In the end I found confidence by hitting more aggressively and playing an excellent tiebreak. This gives me confidence for the next match”, said Sinner after the match. The South Tyrolean tennis player highlighted how having turned the situation around in the second set, when Shelton had several opportunities, was a moment of great mental strength for him Sinner also commented on the exceptional consistency shown this year, with quarter-finals reached in all the tournaments played so far. When asked about his next goals, he replied: “I always try to finish in the best way possible , despite the difficulties.”
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