Jannik Sinner continues to shine in the Paris Masters, advancing to the quarterfinals after a convincing victory over Francisco Cerundolo. He won the match 7-5, 6-1, marking his 23rd consecutive win indoors. This victory also keeps Sinner in contention for the world No. 1 ranking.
Sinner’s Path to the Top
To reclaim the top ranking, Sinner needs to win the Paris Masters. His next opponent is Ben Shelton, who secured his spot in the quarterfinals with a win against Andrey Rublev, finishing 7-6 (6), 6-3. Shelton’s victory also guided him into the prestigious eight-player ATP Finals in Turin, Italy.
Title Aspirations
This tournament could mark Sinner’s fifth title of the year and his 23rd overall. He previously triumphed at an ATP 500 event in Vienna, despite experiencing cramps during the match. “I hope to recover physically — that’s my main priority,” Sinner stated.
A Look at Other Competitors
- Valentin Vacherot: The young talent reached another Masters quarterfinal by defeating Cameron Norrie 7-6 (4), 6-4.
- Alejandro Davidovich Fokina: Faced defending champion Alexander Zverev later on Thursday.
- Felix Auger-Aliassime: Maintained his ATP Finals hopes with a comeback victory against Daniel Altmaier, ending 3-6, 6-3, 6-2.
- Taylor Fritz: The fourth seed fell to Alexander Bublik 7-6 (5), 6-2.
- Alex De Minaur: The sixth seed won against 2018 champion Karen Khachanov 6-2, 6-2, qualifying for his second consecutive ATP Finals.
- Daniil Medvedev: Achieved his 25th Masters quarterfinal with a tight match win over Lorenzo Sonego, finishing 3-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4.
As the tournament progresses, Sinner remains a key player to watch, not just for his performance on the court but also for his aspirations towards the coveted world No. 1 ranking.
