Jannik Sinner, the World No. 3, has commenced his Indian Wells campaign in style, clinching a commanding 6-3, 6-0 victory over Thanasi Kokkinakis at the Masters 1000 event. With his eyes set on ascending to the No. 2 ranking, Sinner displayed confidence and skill on the court.
Reflecting on his performance, Sinner acknowledged the challenging conditions, stating, “It was a little bit breezy today so a little bit tough to play, especially in the beginning and in my first match here.” Despite the initial hurdles, Sinner expressed satisfaction with his performance against a formidable opponent, emphasizing the importance of adapting to the court’s feel.
Sinner’s victory extends his undefeated streak to an impressive 13-0 for the season, with a remarkable 16-match winning streak spanning across multiple continents. His string of victories includes triumphs at the Davis Cup Finals in 2023, as well as titles at the Australian Open and Rotterdam earlier this year.
Despite his recent successes, Sinner remains focused on continuous improvement, emphasizing the importance of setting and achieving goals. In an on-court interview, the 22-year-old highlighted his commitment to growth, stating, “You can always set goal after goal. When you reach one goal, you work hard to reach the next goal. And I have to improve many things.”
As Sinner vies for the coveted No. 2 ranking, he finds himself in a three-man race alongside Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev at Indian Wells. With his determination, skill, and unwavering focus on improvement, Sinner’s journey promises to be a captivating one as he seeks to further elevate his standing in the world of tennis.
Sinner in Indian Wells, ranking, and results in 2024
WWWWLWWWWW Now the world no.3 (career-high), Jannik has managed to achieve an overall 13-0 win-loss record in 2024. The Italian is currently having a run in Indian Wells where he managed to beat the world no.99 Thanasi Kokkinakis 6-3 6-0.
Jannik Sinner will come up against the world no.25 Jan-Lennard Struff in the 3rd round. In the past, they have never competed against each other so far in top competitions.
The Italian clinched 2 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open and Rotterdam.
Jannik won 13 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 7 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
Sinner has scheduled to compete next in Miami (Miami Open). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 18th of March.
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