What if striking a balance between humility and intensity is the secret to being a great athlete? Participate Wilson, Andy Roddick, and Jon Wertheim discuss the news and outcomes from the Wuhan Open in this edition of Racket Rundown. Novak Djokovic is defeated by Jannik Sinner, and Qinwen Zheng is defeated by Aryna Sabalenka. Following a time violation, Frances Tiafoe lashes out at an umpire, and Novak discusses his performance thus far in 2024. In addition, Andy and Jon discuss Peng Shuai and the ongoing impasse surrounding the WTA’s return to China.
Frances Tiafoe in 2024
LLWLWLWLLW At the moment ranked no.15, Frances played his last match on the 8th of October when he surrendered to world no.58 Roman Safiullin 5-7 7-5 7-6(5) in the 3rd round in Shanghai (draw).
During this season the American has managed to achieve an overall 31-24 match record. Frances Tiafoe’s best result of this year was getting to the final in Houston and Cincinnati.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
WWWWWWWWWW Now ranked no.1, Jannik played his last match on the 13th of October when he defeated world no.4 Novak Djokovic 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final in Shanghai to win his 18th career title.
At the moment, during this season Sinner has achieved an overall 65-6 match record. Sinner has won 7 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Shanghai. Jannik reached the final in Beijing.
Sinner is scheduled to play next in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of October.
Frances Tiafoe and Jannik Sinner faced off 5 times. The head to head is 4-1 for Sinner.
