Jannik Sinner he beat the American Taylor Fritz in his second match in the tournament Torino. After winning the first match of the ATP Finals against De Minaur, the blue player repeated himself against the Californian, ending the match in two sets. Now his access to the semi-finals will depend on the result of the next match with Medvedev. Follow all the updates live from pre to post race.
22:45
Fritz, the girlfriend’s phrase in the most difficult moment with Sinner
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22:30
Sinner: “It was a difficult match, I took another step towards the semi-final”
Interviewed immediately after the success with Fritz, Sinner spoke thus of the match that had just concluded: “It was a difficult match, he served very well and I tried to play it on the rally. Today I could have served much better but we both did very well from the baseline. This is another step towards the semi-final which is the first objective to be achieved. Thursday against Medvedev will be another very difficult match but I will try to rest tomorrow and get to the match as best as possible“.
22:23
+++ Sinner vince in due set +++
The second set followed the same script as the first. The score remained balanced until 5-4, when Sinner found the decisive break that allowed him to win the two sets.
22:17
Sinner-Fritz 5-4 (6-4)
Two consecutive aces from Sinner who in this game left Fritz no chance thanks to his serves.
22:14
Sinner-Fritz 4-4 (6-4)
Frtiz equalizes by managing to recover after some top-level play from Sinner.
22:09
Sinner-Fritz 4-3 (6-4)
Fritz started well and, having reached 30, suffered a comeback from Sinner, who was very capable of surprising the Californian with a precise backhand hit while slipping on the concrete of the Inalpi Arena.
22:04
Sinner-Fritz 3-3 (6-4), no break for the blue
Fritz manages to get close to the equalizer but Sinner reacts and gets a break point. The Californian, however, manages to return, winning the game with the advantages thanks to the seventh ace of his match.
21:54
Sinner-Fritz 3-2 (6-4)
Sinner takes the lead again at 3-2, putting Fritz in difficulty, who proved to be less than precise on deep shots.
21:50
Sinner-Fritz 2-2 (6-4)
Fritz returns holding serve to zero. On this occasion the American correctly applied his strategy by limiting the number of exchanges as much as possible and concentrating everything on powerful shots.
21:47
Sinner-Fritz 2-1 (6-4)
Sinner takes the lead back to 2-1 without too much effort. With this game the match has just exceeded the hour mark, from here on out energy management will also be decisive.
21:42
Sinner-Fritz 1-1 (6-4)
Fritz equalized the score despite some difficult passes in this game. The American manages to do the best things by focusing everything on the serve and trying to limit the number of exchanges with Sinner.
21:39
Sinner-Fritz 1-0 (6-4)
The second set opens with Sinner serving. Without too much effort the blue manages to win the game.
21:36
Special support for the challenge between Sinner and Fritz
During the ATP Finals match between the Italian Tennis player and the American, the cameras framed some well-known faces of Italian sport.
21:33
+++ Sinner wins the first set +++
The world number one wins the first set with a 6-4 crowned with the first break of the match which came at the most important moment.
21:28
Sinner-Fritz 5-4
The world number one breaks away from Fritz again, taking the lead 5-4. Now the service returns to the American.
21:25
Sinner-Fritz 4-4, three break points missed
Sinner’s game started well and he immediately had the opportunity to break away from Fritz but was unable to take advantage of three break points and ended up losing the lead after five consecutive points from the Californian.
21:18
Sinner-Fritz 4-3, long series of advantages
The game opens with an error by Sinner who, having reached the net, missed the touch that would have allowed him to displace Fritz by sending him over the line. The American did well to stay in the running until the end, extending the exchanges as much as possible while waiting for a mistake from Sinner. Having reached the advantage, Fritz fails to take advantage of the first break point of the match. The game ended only after two impeccable serves from the Italian.
21:08
Sinner-Fritz 3-3
Balance reigns at the start of the game. In this case Fritz made little effort to take home the game by holding serve at zero.
21:05
Sinner-Fritz 3-2, we go to the advantages
Sinner takes the lead to 3-2 after a splendid series of backhand exchanges at 30-15 for Fritz. Having brought home the point, the number one in the world made an error not like him, extending the game to the advantages.
20:58
Sinner-Fritz 2-2
Excellent game by Fritz who manages to equalize the result despite Sinner doing everything possible to respond to his opponent.
20:54
Sinner-Fritz 2-1
Sinner returns to lead against a slightly improving Fritz. The American reaches 30 but misses the measurement of the last two touches, allowing Jannik to take the lead again.
20:50
Sinner-Fritz 1-1
The first game with Fritz serving extends to the advantages but the American manages to close and equalize the result.
20:44
Sinner-Fritz 1-0, good start for the blue
Sinner holds the serve at zero by electrocuting Fritz, who was unable to do anything against the Italian’s serves.
20:42
Sinner-Fritz, let’s go
The challenge between Sinner and Fritz begins, valid for the first phase of the ATP Finals in Turin. The first to serve is the Italian.
20:37
Sinner and Fritz on the pitch for the warm-up
The two tennis players have reached the court and are completing the final preparations before the start of the match. The warm-up begins in front of the Turin crowd.
20:25
Zverev on Sinner: “He’s the best in the world, he deserves all this”
After last night’s success against Rublev, the world number two spoke about Sinner like this: “Jannik has won two Slams this year and more 1000s than anyone else. I think it’s a great moment for him, for Italian tennis. But we’ll see who gets the trophy next year. In Germany I think I have a large following of fans, perhaps not as big as Jannik in Italy. He is the best player in the world, he deserves all the support he receives“.
20:15
Sinner undefeated on indoor hardcourt
One of Jannik Sinner’s strong points in this perfect year was his performance on indoor hard courts. In 2024 the world number one played nine matches on this surface and managed to win them all, winning both the Rotterdam Open in February and the Six Kings Slam less than a month ago.
20:05
Sinner gets everyone excited in Turin: the promise to a special fan
Number one met Giulia, the tennis instructor who was hit on the street in New York and was seriously injured. LEARN MORE
19:55
Sinner against Fritz, the previous ones
The balance of the direct clashes between Sinner and Fritz leans in favor of the blue, fresh from the victory in three sets in the US Open final against the American. The previous meeting dates back to March 2023, when they competed in the Indian Wells quarterfinals. Even on that occasion the victory went to the Italian, who only lost to Frtiz at Indian Wells in 2021.
19:40
ATP Finals, relive Sinner’s arrival in Turin
The Nitto ATP Finals come to life, the penultimate day of the Nastase group ends today with the challenge between Sinner and Fritz. It’s about the images of the blue carpet in Turin.
19:30
Sinner-Fritz, ATP Finals: time, when it is played and where to watch it on TV
Find out how to follow the number one’s second match in Turin free-to-air and in streaming after the victory against de Minaur. READ THE ARTICLE
19:20
Alcaraz, surprise decision at the ATP Finals: training interrupted! The reason revealed
Carlos Alcaraz’s difficult days continue. The Spaniard’s training lasted very little and he never pushed. Yesterday after the defeat against Ruud he had already revealed that he wasn’t feeling well. LEARN MORE
19:10
Medvedev, controversial gesture at the Finals: he wins, the public boos him
The Russian’s reaction after the victory against De Minaur was not appreciated by the Inalpi Arena. FIND OUT MORE
19:00
Sinner lifts the trophy as number one: the mother in tears in the stands excites everyone
Last night the Italian received the ATP award as seasonal number one, meanwhile his parents in the stands were crying with joy. READ THE ARTICLE
18:45
Medvedev: “With Sinner I know what I have to do but he plays really well”
After the success against De Minaur, Medvedev participated in the usual press conference and answered questions about his next match against Jannik Sinner as follows: “I don’t think I have to invent much. It may sound strange because I lost a lot of games with him, but I feel like tactically I know what I have to do. The only problem is that the guy plays really well, you can have the best match possible tactically or tennis-wise and you can still lose. This is reality and it is not an easy reality. I’m ready, I go, I play my tennis, if I lose it’s ok, if I win it’s perfect. We’ll see how it goes, I’ll try to prepare the game well tactically, I’ll just try“
18:35
Sinner, Medvedev’s victory complicates the race for the semi-finals
After Medvedev’s victory against De Minaur today, everything remains open in Sinner’s group: Jannik will not reach the semi-final with a round to spare, not even in the event of a victory against Fritz.
18:30
De Minaur, the joke about Sinner and Wada: “Even if he kicked me in the c…”
After Sunday’s defeat, the Australian beaten eight times in eight matches by the world number one spoke about Jannik Sinner like this: “He’s a good guy, I have so much respect for him and his team“. LEARN MORE
18:20
Sinner loses at the ATP Finals but not in tennis: the team punishes him in front of everyone
The world number one has fun during a training session. What happens to him is laughable. READ THE ARTICLE
18:15
Sinner and training before the match
In training this afternoon Sinner focused on volleys and serves. The Italian trained with Norwegian Budkov Kjaer, the 18-year-old winner of the last Wimbledon Juniores. The two had already practiced together a few days ago.
18:11
ATP Finals and points for the ranking: what can change for Sinner
How much will the last tournament of the year affect the number one ranking? Can others reach him? Here’s how many points are up for grabs in Turin: READ THE ARTICLE
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