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Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
Jannik Sinner won his first Paris Masters title by defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime, reclaiming the world number one ranking from Carlos Alcaraz, and extending his indoor hard court winning streak to 26 matches, setting the stage for a final tournament showdown for the year-end top spot.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev in straight sets to reach the Paris Masters final, where he will face Felix Auger-Aliassime, with a chance to regain the world number one ranking. Sinner's dominant performance included eight aces and no break points faced, as Zverev appeared fatigued after a tough previous match.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
Jannik Sinner advanced to the semi-finals of the Paris Masters by defeating Ben Shelton, bringing him closer to reclaiming the world number one ranking, and will face Alexander Zverev in the next round after Zverev's victory over Daniil Medvedev.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian
Novak Djokovic overcame a hostile crowd and a heated exchange with the umpire to defeat Holger Rune in a three-set thriller at the Paris Masters, advancing to the semi-finals and extending his winning streak to 16 matches. Djokovic's victory avenged his loss to Rune in last year's tournament, with the world No. 1 showcasing his class and resilience throughout the match. Despite facing boos from the crowd, Djokovic secured a gutsy win in two hours and 54 minutes.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ESPN
Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Paris Masters, citing health reasons and criticizing the event's schedule after his second-round match ended at 2:37 a.m. His next match was scheduled for the same afternoon, leaving him with less than 12 hours of rest. Sinner, who has already qualified for the ATP Finals, stated that he needed to prioritize his health and preparation for upcoming important events. Other players, including Casper Ruud, have also criticized the ATP for the scheduling issues. Late finishes have been a recurring problem in tennis tournaments, but the US Open has no plans to change its schedule.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ESPN
Novak Djokovic advances to the third round of the Paris Masters with a straight-set victory, keeping his hopes alive for an eighth year-end No. 1 finish. Meanwhile, Daniil Medvedev suffers an upset loss to Grigor Dimitrov and is out of contention for the year-end top spot. Djokovic can extend his lead over Carlos Alcaraz in the rankings, who also lost in Paris. Stefanos Tsitsipas, Hubert Hurkacz, and Alex de Minaur remain in contention for the remaining spots at the ATP Finals.