Jannik Sinner continues to shine in 2024, adding another prestigious trophy. The Italian, currently the world number one, defeated Frances Tiafoe in straight sets in the Cincinnati tournament final, with a score of 7-6 (7/4), 6-2, in a match lasting 1 hour and 36 minutes.
After a hard-fought first set, which was only resolved in the tie-break, Sinner took control of the match, quickly closing out the second set against a visibly tired Tiafoe. With this victory, Sinner confirms himself as one of the most in-form players of the season, securing his fifth title of 2024 and the 15th of his career.
The win in Cincinnati, Sinner’s third ATP Masters title of the season, follows a brilliant start to the year, which also saw him win the Australian Open. Sinner now heads into the US Open as the heavy favorite, boasting over 2,000 points more than the world number two, Novak Djokovic.
Jannik Sinner rewrites Italian tennis history: triumph at the ATP Finals
17 Nov - 22:58 •
2' min
In the match against Tiafoe, Sinner displayed a powerful serve, with 29 winning serves, including 13 aces. The American, who with this final enters the top 20 in the world rankings, put up a tough fight in the first set but ultimately had to concede to the Italian’s dominance.
