Jannik Sinner has just won his first ATP 500 in Washington after defeating Mackenzie Mcdonald following a tough final. It was remarkable to notice that the young Italian didn’t make an incredible scene after winning the match against the American player. Jannik was clearly happy, but it was quite evident that he had it very clear that there is a lot to do and winning this tournament was just a small step forward.
“There is a lot to do.”
Soon after the match, Jannik Sinner commented: “I think there is still much work to do, to be honest. A lot of experience to put in, working hard as we are doing now, and trying to play important matches and important moments of a match. Today I think I had a lot of them. I can learn many things today.”
After last week, Jannik Sinner is ranked the number 15, which is also his career-high rank. Jannik’s next step will be to play the ATP1000 in Toronto, where he is seeded number 16.
Jannik Sinner in 2021
Currently the world no.15 (career-high), Jannik played his last match on the 8th of August when he overcame world no.64 Mackenzie Mcdonald 7-5 4-6 7-5 in the final in Washington to win his 2nd career title.
This year Sinner has achieved a compiled 29-14 record. Jannik clinched 2 titles in 2021 in Melbourne and in Washington. Jannik reached the final in Miami.
Mackenzie Mcdonald in 2021
Currently ranked no.64, Mackenzie played his last match on the 8th of August when he was defeated by world no.15 Jannik Sinner 7-5 4-6 7-5 in the final in Washington (draw).
During this season the American achieved a composed 37-18 record. The American has won 1 title in the Nur-Sultan 1 Challenger. Mackenzie reached the final in Washington.
Jannik Sinner and Mackenzie Mcdonald faced off only once. Their current record is 1-0 for Sinner. When they played, Jannik Sinner won 7-5 4-6 7-5 in the final in Washington (Citi Open) on the 8th of August 2021.
You can watch the highlights in the following video.
Jannik Sinner |
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