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JANNIK SINNER BOOKS ATP FINALS TITLE MATCH AFTER DEFEATING ALEX DE MINAUR
Jannik Sinner is one win from defending his ATP Finals title after beating Alex de Minaur. The Italian reached the final without dropping serve, joining an elite club. He now awaits Carlos Alcaraz or Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Jannik Sinner reaches ATP Finals final again - COURTESY/PHOTO
After defeating Alex de Minaur in the semi-finals on Saturday, Jannik Sinner is just one victory away from retaining his title at the ATP Finals.
The 26-year-old De Minaur put the top seed to the test early on before winning 7-5, 6-2 in Turin. Only four players in the Open Era have won 30 straight matches on indoor hardcourts at ATP events, a feat that Sinner has already accomplished. After Novak Djokovic, he is the only other player to go to the ATP Finals championship match without losing a serve during the competition. In 1991, the Tour began keeping serve statistics.
I am overjoyed. The year's final event, and it is wonderful to wrap things up this manner," Sinner added.
"The opening set was particularly difficult at the start of the match. He seemed to be serving really well, in my opinion.I took a pretty early break in the second set, and then I improved. I made an effort to be a little more assertive, and that really helped.
With 84% of the points gained behind his first serve, Sinner, who has already won 14 of the 16 matches played at the event, was especially remarkable. In addition, he made 30 winners compared to 22 unforced mistakes.
"I thought I was serving a lot better at the conclusion of last year than I had all year." It has been the same this year. He remarked.
"To be prepared for the upcoming season, I hope that his team and I will put in a lot of work during the preseason."I hope to be able to serve in this manner all season long.
Sinner had a perfect 12-0 record against his opponent going into the match, having lost just two sets to him, including one earlier this year in China. However, after defeating Taylor Fritz to earn his first victory over a top-10 player outside of a team tournament this season, de Minaur has gained confidence in Turin.
Because of this, the most recent match began with a dramatic opening set in which it was occasionally difficult to tell the two players apart. The Australian put on a strong show, and Sinner saw seven break-point opportunities come and go. Sinner did not break for the first time until 61 minutes into the match, when he fired a powerful backhand winner to take a 6-5 lead. He then hit a serve out wide that De Minaur returned out to secure the opening in the next game.
De Minaur was spotted gazing towards his camp and shrugging his shoulders as the Italian delivered his next blow at the beginning of the second frame, broke for the second time with a double-handed backhand winner down the line. It was a Sinner Masterclass from that point on, winning 17 of the 22 points to take a 4-0 lead. He surged to victory and finished the match with a winning forehand.
"It means a lot to me to make three straight finals here in Turin," Sinner thought.
"It is a terrific venue to end this lovely season, and it is a great setting for me to play tennis."
The only players to advance to all four Grand Slam finals and the ATP Finals final in the same season are Sinner, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic. Felix Auger-Aliassime or his rival Carlos Alcaraz, who recently dethroned him as the year's top seed, will be his next opponent. Alcaraz, who has won seven of their last eight Tour encounters, is Sinner's weak point. Wimbledon was the lone exception.
"I will undoubtedly do everything in my power to achieve the greatest outcome. Before the final, though, he remarked, "It has been an incredible week.
For the third time since Leyton Hewitt in 2004, Sinner, who is 24 years old, is the youngest man to make it to the year-end finals.
TENNIS LEGEND NOVAK DJOKOVIC SPENDS BIG ON SECRET GOLDEN CITIZENSHIP
Novak Djokovic reportedly obtained a Greek golden visa, buying property in Athens. This grants EU residency as he won his 101st career title there and hinted at playing until the 2028 Olympics.
Novak Djokovic of Serbia - Image credit: Getty Images
According to reports, Novak Djokovic obtained a golden visa. (Photo courtesy of Getty Images/Costas Baltas/Anadolu)
Greece was the focus of Novak Djokovic's recent Hellenic Championship. The 38-year-old, who apparently obtained a golden visa in Greece, won his 101st title in his career on his new homeland.
Djokovic was candid about his relationship with the nation after moving there for the event. After making it to the quarterfinals, he remarked, "Playing in Athens feels truly at home." I have always liked Greece, so I was thrilled to be here with my family a few months ago. Without a doubt, Serbians adore Greece. We have a lot in common, including history, culture, and religion. There is no denying that Athens holds a special place in my heart. This has given rise to allegations that Djokovic has spent money on a "golden passport," also known as a golden visa.
Serbian publication According to Sportal, Djokovic and his family had to have spent money on a golden visa in order to move to Athens. In Greece, obtaining a golden visa requires a minimum real estate investment of £352k; however, in some places, like Athens, the amount doubles to £705k.
With costs changing per country, this is regarded as one of the most economical ways for wealthy people to obtain a golden visa. Residents can travel freely within the Schengen Area of Europe with a golden visa.
Golden visa holders in Greece are exempt from relocation requirements, and their residency status is perpetual. The applicant's spouse, any children under 21, and the married couple's parents are also considered to be residents.
After losing to Jannik Sinner in the French Open semifinals, Djokovic travelled to Greece in June with his wife, Jelena. Due to the interest generated by the tennis legend's trip, it was later reported that Djokovic's family intended to move following the US Open.
Although Djokovic plans to stay in Monte Carlo, Sportal, a Serbian daily, notes that he will also visit Greece after being granted a golden visa. Although it has not been disclosed, it is believed that Djokovic has bought real estate in Greece.
In return for large investments, holders of golden visas are permitted to live and work overseas. Apart from the previously mentioned advantages, individuals with a golden visa can also make money from Greek-based businesses without having to move, and any real estate they own can be rented out. After seven years of residency, there is also the chance to petition for Greek citizenship.
Djokovic has outlined his ambitions on the court in addition to his possible investments. He described when he might decide to give up the sport after defeating Lorenzo Musetti in the Athens final.
Throughout my life and career, I have always had this: I have had a plan for a year or longer that outlines my goals and preferences," Djokovic remarked.
Since I had accomplished every goal imaginable, I mentioned the 2028 Olympics because I intended to continue playing for a very long time. Therefore, it would be good to represent Serbia at the Olympic Games.
NOVAK DJOKOVIC REJECTS WIFE’S REQUEST, ADMITS FEELING HOLLOW IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARD
Novak Djokovic revealed he "felt empty" for the first time after ignoring his family's advice to take a break. The Serb described a pivotal 2016 Wimbledon match where he lost his passion for tennis.
Djokovic says no to wife - Getty Images/Vince Caligiuri
When Novak Djokovic turned down his wife and family's request to take a vacation from tennis, he said that he "felt hollow."
The Serb told Piers Morgan: "I was one of the very few players in history to hold all four Slams at the same time. I was telling everyone around me, including my wife and family, "Maybe you should take a little break and come back since you achieved it all."
"No, no, do not worry about motivation; I do not mind at all. I will never go through what I have read or heard about other athletes' experiences, which is being left feeling empty.
"What is that?" I asked. "I will never have that experience," I said, and a few weeks later, I did, for the first time. I was playing Sam Querrey on Court 1 in the third round of Wimbledon. Our match was interrupted by rain twice, I believe in the third or fourth set.
"My team joined me for the first one, and we spoke. I had a brief stretch with the physiotherapist, but I got back up and continued. I lost two sets to love down, won the third set, gained momentum, and felt more comfortable on the court. After yet another weather delay, I returned to the secluded chamber, and my crew entered. "Guys, you have to leave me alone; I simply need to be by myself," I say.
"For the first time, I felt empty after spending twenty to thirty minutes staring at the wall without getting a drink. At that point, I realised that my brain had had enough of the strain, stress, excitement, anticipation, and intense emotions I had been experiencing for however many years, and I wanted to reset.
"You must reset, and I have done it numerous times throughout my career. After losing that match, I took a sabbatical, returned, skipped a few tournaments, participated in the US Open final, and that was the year Andy Murray finished as the top-seeded player. At the O2 Arena, he outperformed me.
"Everyone assumed it would be easy to finish at number one after that match, even though I lost the points I had over him. He went on to win four or five tournaments in a row, and I did not care if I finished first or not. I was at that stage or condition at the time.
"I lost my love and passion for the sport, and I just wanted to get it back."
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