Jannik Sinner of Italy poses for a photograph with the trophy after his victory in opposition to Taylor Fritz of United States through the Males’s Singles closing match on day eight of the Nitto ATP finals 2024 at Inalpi Enviornment on November 17, 2024 in Turin, Italy
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Residence favorite and world primary Jannik Sinner grew to become the primary Italian to win the ATP Finals title following a dominant 6-4 6-4 victory over American Taylor Fritz on Sunday (November 17, 2024).
Sinner, who misplaced final yr’s closing to Novak Djokovic, didn’t put a foot unsuitable this time spherical as he completed undefeated and with out dropping a set to earn $4,881,500 in prize cash.
In a rematch of this yr’s U.S. Open closing, the 23-year-old Sinner broke Fritz’s serve with a fantastic drop shot to take a 4-3 lead earlier than notching the opener along with his tenth ace within the match.
Fritz, the primary American to achieve the ultimate since James Blake in 2006, additionally dropped serve within the second set by hitting a forehand lengthy which allowed the Italian to seal the competition in 85 minutes.
“It is wonderful. Simply an incredible week. For me, it is a first title in Italy, so it means a lot to me. I am very glad about that, it is very particular,” Sinner, who additionally beat Fritz within the group stage in Turin, mentioned on courtroom.
Jannik Sinner of Italy performs a backhand in opposition to Taylor Fritz of United States
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“I simply attempt to perceive what works finest for every opponent, attempt to play the most effective tennis attainable. That was the important thing, I performed a high-level event from my aspect. At occasions I could not play higher, so I am very glad.”
Doping controversy
Sinner’s stupendous yr might have been clouded by an anti-doping controversy however on the courtroom he has proved to be virtually unstoppable, successful 26 of his final 27 matches and a tour-leading eight titles.
Together with his seventieth win of the season, Sinner additionally grew to become the primary participant to win the ATP Finals with out dropping a set since Ivan Lendl in 1986.
ATP rankings
Regardless of the loss, Fritz will attain a career-high fourth within the rankings when the brand new checklist is launched on Monday.
“I simply wish to say congrats to Jannik and his staff. Insane yr, truthfully. It is actually spectacular,” the 27-year-old Fritz mentioned.
“Thanks to my staff and placing up with me. It has been an awesome week for me. I felt the love all week lengthy.”
Earlier, Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz lifted the doubles title after edging Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic 7-6(5) 7-6(6) to develop into the primary German pair to win the event.
Revealed – November 18, 2024 07:47 am IST
