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Jannik Sinner is one of the most exciting prospect in tennis. There is an on-going enthusiasm about the Italian given his great tennis and his stable character at just 18 years of age. Jannik impresses with his attitude and the ability to anticipate the ball with an astonishing “easy power.”
Sinner stunned Gael Monfils in Antwerp after conceding just 5 games to the seed no.1 before winning 6-3 6-2. That was a great win because even if the Frenchman wasn’t at his best, the match was truly won by the Italian that was vastly superior in his shot-making. It was also interesting to observe his moderate celebration after the match that was a hint about how grounded is the youngster.
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Jannik is currently ranked no.119, that is his career-high. However, after beating Monfils, he is already projected to be ranked no.108 from Monday. In addition, if the Italian beats Frances Tiafoe in the quarters, he should break in the top100 next week ahead of Ivo Karlovic and Thomas Berdych.
Sinner has good chances against Tiafoe. In fact, the American is not at his very best as he was coming from 3 consecutive losses before Antwerp. Another upset seems to be rather plausible.
Sinner in Antwerp, ranking, and results in 2019
Ranked no.119 (career-high), the Italian has a 36-17 win-loss record in 2019. Jannik is currently having a run in Antwerp where he defeated Kamil Majchrzak 6-4 6-2 and Gael Monfils 6-3 6-2.
The Italian will play Tiafoe in the quarter. They have never played each so far on the main tour.
Sinner clinched 2 titles in 2019 in the Bergamo Challenger and in the Lexington Challenger. Sinner was the finalist in the Ostrava Challenger.
Tiafoe in Antwerp, ranking, and results in 2019
Ranked no.53, Tiafoe has a 20-22 win-loss record in 2019. The American is now competing in Antwerp where he beat Yannick Maden 7-67 6-3 and Jan-Lennard Struff 6-3 6-4.
Jannik Sinner and Frances Tiafoe |
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