Sinner needs three sets in Madrid win: 'I struggled quite a lot'

A informacao chegou e merece atencao. Jannik Sinner extended his winning streak to 23 matches at ATP Masters 1000 events on Friday at the Mutua highlights">video highlights">Madrid Open , where he recovered from a slow start to overcome Benjamin Bonzi 6-7(6), 6-1, 6-4 in his opening match.

Alem disso, The top seed is aiming to become the first player in series history (since 1990) to win five consecutive Masters 1000 titles, but was made to work hard from an inspired Bonzi on Manolo Santana Stadium. After losing the first set, Sinner shook off physical concerns to improve to 36-0 in opening-round matches since he lost to Dusan Lajovic in Cincinnati in 2023. The Italian, who has never been beyond the quarter-finals in Madrid, next plays Danish qualifier Elmer Moller .

"I struggled quite a lot, but I knew this before the match that it is a very unique court and conditions," Sinner said in his on-court interview. "But I believe every day is different, so hopefully I can improve slightly for the next round. I tried to stay calm mentally and that is why I won today. I have some time tomorrow and will try to use it in a positive way." Since Sinner retired during his third-round clash in Shanghai in October, he has lifted trophies in Paris, Indian Wells, Miami and Monte-Carlo. Siga acompanhando o blog pra mais atualizacoes.