Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner Extends 27-Match Indoor Winning Streak as he began his ATP Finals title defense in brilliant style, defeating Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-5, 6-1 in their opening round-robin match at a packed Inalpi Arena in Turin on Monday. The home crowd erupted with joy as the defending champion showcased power, precision, and confidence to start his campaign in perfect fashion.
Sinner Starts Strong in Opening Set
From the very first serve, Jannik Sinner Extends 27-Match Indoor Winning Streak looked determined to continue his incredible form on indoor hard courts. His last defeat on the surface came against Novak Djokovic in the 2023 ATP Finals final, and he showed why he remains a top contender this year. The Italian is also locked in a close battle with Carlos Alcaraz for the year-end world number one ranking. To achieve that milestone, Sinner must retain his title in Turin, while Alcaraz needs just two more wins after his strong start.
Sinner began confidently, Jannik Sinner Extends 27-Match Indoor Winning Streak by winning his first service game to love and maintaining complete control throughout the opening set. He dropped just three points on serve while forcing five break points with a mix of powerful forehands and accurate backhands down the line.
Felix Auger-Aliassime tried to stay in the contest, relying on his powerful serve that produced eight aces compared to Sinner’s one. Despite saving four break points, the Canadian couldn’t hold on when it mattered most. Sinner finally broke him at 6-5 to take the set, a moment that underlined why Jannik Sinner Extends 27-Match Indoor Winning Streak against some of the world’s best.
“It was a very tough match until 6-5. I had some chances earlier,” Sinner said after the match. “He played aggressive tennis, so I’m really happy to get through a tough battle. Winning the first match is very important in this format.”
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Auger-Aliassime Struggles with Injury as Sinner Dominates
The second set was completely one-sided. Jannik Sinner Extends 27-Match Indoor Winning Streak by immediately racing to a 3-0 lead, using clever drop shots and solid baseline play to take control. Auger-Aliassime, meanwhile, struggled with a left calf injury and needed a medical timeout. Though he returned to the court, it was clear his movement was limited.
“I hope it’s nothing too serious,” Sinner said. “I wish him a speedy recovery and hope he’s back to 100 percent soon.”
Even as his opponent battled pain, Jannik Sinner Extends 27-Match Indoor Winning Streak through his relentless pressure and flawless serving. Auger-Aliassime saved two break points to stay in the set, but Sinner broke again to move 5-1 ahead. The Italian then sealed the win in style with a blistering ace, proving once more why Jannik Sinner Extends 27-Match Indoor Winning Streak and remains unstoppable on indoor courts.
As the crowd rose to their feet, Sinner smiled and waved, clearly enjoying his moment. He mixed power with creativity, throwing in some smart drop shots to entertain the Turin faithful. For the fans, it was another reminder of how Jannik Sinner Extends 27-Match Indoor Winning Streak through both talent and composure.
Group Stage Update and Upcoming Matches
In the other Bjorn Borg Group clash, Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(6), meaning both Zverev and Sinner opened with victories. All four players in the group — Sinner, Auger-Aliassime, Zverev, and Shelton — will face each other once, with the top two advancing to the semi-finals.
The action continues on Tuesday with the Jimmy Connors Group, featuring Carlos Alcaraz vs. Taylor Fritz, both of whom have one win each, while Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti faces Alex de Minaur.
With his dominant start, Jannik Sinner Extends 27-Match Indoor Winning Streak and sends a clear warning to the rest of the field — he’s ready to defend his ATP Finals title and challenge for the top world ranking. For now, fans in Turin can take pride that Jannik Sinner Extends 27-Match Indoor Winning Streak, keeping Italy’s tennis hopes alive and shining on the biggest indoor stage of the season.
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source: Reuters
