Italian tennis sensation Jannik Sinner has bulldozed his way into the ATP Finals championship match for the third consecutive year after a commanding straight-sets victory over Australia's Alex de Minaur in Turin.
Supreme Sinner Extends Dominant Streak
The world number two produced another masterclass performance on home soil, defeating his familiar opponent 7-5, 6-2 in a display that further cemented his status as one of the sport's most formidable indoor players. This marks Sinner's 13th consecutive victory over De Minaur, maintaining his perfect record against the Australian.
Sinner's remarkable achievement of reaching three straight finals at the prestigious season-ending tournament underscores his incredible consistency. "Making three times consecutive finals in Turin means a lot to me," Sinner expressed afterwards. "It's a great atmosphere, great place for me to play tennis and also a great place for me to close this beautiful season I've played in."
Historic Numbers Continue to Mount
The 24-year-old's latest triumph extends several extraordinary winning streaks that have defined his spectacular season:
- 30 consecutive indoor hard court matches won
- 14 matches won in succession following recent titles in Vienna and Paris
- 18 consecutive sets won at the ATP Finals
- Now competing for his sixth ATP title of the season in his 10th final
These statistics become even more impressive considering Sinner served a three-month doping ban between February and May this season, making his sustained excellence throughout the campaign particularly noteworthy.
Dream Final Within Reach
The tournament now sits one match away from what many consider the dream finale - a sixth showdown this season between Sinner and world number one Carlos Alcaraz. The Spanish sensation secured his status as ATP year-end number one by cruising through his group stage with a flawless 3-0 record.
Alcaraz will attempt to join Sinner in the final four when he faces eighth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime, who reached his first ATP Finals semi-final by ousting Alexander Zverev in straight sets on Friday.
De Minaur arrived at the semi-final with little reason for optimism given his dismal record against Sinner, having won just two sets across their 13 previous encounters. Their contrasting form this week further highlighted the challenge, with the Australian barely surviving the group stages while Sinner eased through without dropping a set.
Despite the odds, De Minaur produced some of his best tennis for over an hour, forcing himself inside the baseline and utilising his exceptional defensive skills to make the court appear narrow to his opponent. The Australian served resiliently, saving Sinner's first seven break points as they reached 5-5 in the opening set.
Ultimately, Sinner's superior firepower proved decisive once more. The defending champion emerged from the tight opening set having landed 82% of his first serves, then opened his shoulders in the second to hit his helpless opponent off the court in front of his buoyant home crowd.
Sinner now stands one victory away from capping his magnificent season with the biggest title of his indoor campaign, potentially setting up another epic chapter in his growing rivalry with Alcaraz.
