Sinner first to clinch semifinal spot at ATP Finals

TURIN, Italy — High-ranked Jannik Sinner grew to become the primary participant to advance to the semifinals on the ATP Finals on Thursday.

Sinner was assured of a spot within the final 4 after US Open finalist Taylor Fritz beat Alex de Minaur 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 of their group.

Sinner received his opening two matches and performs Daniil Medvedev later Thursday. Final 12 months, Sinner misplaced the ultimate to Novak Djokovic, who shouldn’t be enjoying this 12 months because of harm.

Fritz additionally has two wins, whereas Medvedev continues to be in competition and will get to 2 wins by beating Sinner. De Minaur was mathematically eradicated with none wins in his finals debut.

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The highest two finishers in every group advance to the semifinals. The Sinner-Medvedev match will decide whether or not the opposite qualifier is Fritz or Medvedev.

“If I do not get by way of, it is going to be powerful as a result of I did play two excellent matches and misplaced to the most effective participant on the planet,” Fritz mentioned of his loss to Sinner. “But when that occurs, I am pleased with my week and I am going to go away with my head held excessive. However I am going to undoubtedly be checking in on the rating tonight.”

Alexander Zverev leads the opposite group forward of Casper Ruud, Carlos Alcaraz and Andrey Rublev.