The excitement at Turin’s Pala Alpi was palpable as Jannik Sinner made his ATP Finals debut, with the crowd filled not only with tennis enthusiasts but also with young fans, some lucky enough to escort the players onto the court, and plenty of parents eager to see Italy’s rising star up close. Every point, every stroke by Sinner was met with cheers and applause, as the audience celebrated the young champion like a true superstar.
The atmosphere was electrifying from early afternoon, with long lines at the gates well before the evening match’s 8:30 pm start. Although a doubles match opened the session, all eyes were eagerly set on the showdown between the South Tyrolean talent and Australia’s Alex De Minaur. Sinner did not disappoint, dominating the match and closing it out in an hour and 25 minutes with a score of 6-3, 6-4. After starting off with a blistering ace, he maintained control, despite a brief challenge in the third game of the first set.
Jannik’s performance was solid and assured, with powerful and precise shots that left little room for a response. De Minaur tried to counter the Italian with variations and diagonal shots, but Sinner responded confidently, proving superior in every aspect of the game and finishing with eight aces. In the end, the fans’ enthusiasm was perfectly matched to the talent on the court, heightening expectations for Sinner's upcoming matches in the Finals.
Jannik Sinner rewrites Italian tennis history: triumph at the ATP Finals
17 Nov - 22:58 •
2' min
