Hey there, fellow tennis enthusiasts It’s your girl Mia Johnson-Carter here, living the dream in Miami. I’m super excited to share with you the latest updates from the tennis world, especially focusing on Jannik Sinner’s incredible journey at the China Open in Beijing.
Jannik Sinner has been on a roll, and his recent victories are nothing short of impressive. He recently beat Nicolas Jarry not without difficulty, advancing to the second round of the China Open. This victory comes after he also managed to overcome Roman Safiullin, showcasing his resilience and skill on the court.
Sinner’s win streak now stands at 13 matches, starting from Cincinnati and continuing in Flushing Meadows where he won the second Slam of his career. This impressive growth is confirmed by some mind-boggling numbers. Since his famous defeat in New York in 2023 against Alexander Zverev in five sets, Jannik has won an astonishing 49 matches against players ranked beyond the top-20 of the ATP world ranking.
Truly incredible numbers that certify the level reached by this young Italian. He aims to close the season as the leader of the men’s world rankings for the first time in his career, even if the specter of the WADA to ITIA ruling looms over him after he was found positive for Clostebol at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.
This week, the defense of the title in Beijing began for Sinner, who twelve months ago started a golden period that led him to win the Australian Open and the US Open. In a recent interview, Jannik highlighted the challenges he faced in his first-ever meeting with Jarry on tour. “The first round of a tournament is never easy, playing against Jarry is definitely tough but I’m happy with my performance. He played good tennis, in the first set I struggled to return his serve and he took a break. I tried to stay mentally in the match. My serve worked well, but I have to improve with the second,” he said.
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