Sinner Successfully Begins Title Defense in Shanghai
In the Shanghai Masters, Jannik Sinner, currently number two in the world, began his title defense with a solid victory over Daniel Altmaier, with a score of 6-3 and 6-3. This triumph represents a rematch for Sinner, who had suffered a defeat against Altmaier two years ago at the French Open. Sinner’s victory extends his winning streak to six consecutive matches, following his recent title at the China Open in Beijing on Wednesday.The match against Altmaier marked the reunion between both players since their match at Roland Garros 2023, where Altmaier defeated Sinner in five sets, after Sinner wasted two match points. In the next round, Sinner will face Tallon Griekspoor, with whom he has a favorable record of 6-0 in their matches.I knew today’s match was going to be very difficult. I didn’t have much time to adapt here. But that makes it even more special.
Jannik Sinner
In other notable results, seventh seed Alex de Minaur advanced with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Camilo Ugo Carabelli, following his loss to Sinner in the Beijing semifinals. In addition, Daniil Medvedev defeated Dalibor Svrcina with a score of 6-1, 6-1. Yoshihito Nishioka surprised by defeating the thirteenth seed, Andrey Rublev, with a score of 2-6, 6-1, 6-4. Felix Auger-Aliassime, twelfth seed, defeated Alejandro Tabilo with a result of 6-3, 6-3. Kamil Majchrzak defeated Brandon Nakashima, the twenty-ninth seed, with a score of 6-4, 6-0. The highest-ranked players had byes in the first round. Carlos Alcaraz, world number one, withdrew from Shanghai due to a left ankle injury.Everything is different. It’s much more humid and can feel much more physical here. I tried to rest, but it’s difficult after winning a title. You have to have a great balance of practice. Obviously, now the priority is to feel as good as possible physically for the next one.
Jannik Sinner
