Jannik goes 6-0 6-2 by winning the fastest match of his career. Also in the garage is Laila Hasanovic. Tomorrow he challenges his teammate in blue
Soon and well, once again, for Jannik Sinner. The world number 2 overwhelmed Daniel Altmaier 6-0 6-2 on his debut in Vienna, touching up the speed record. The Vienna 2023 champion, number one seed, nailed Altmaier from the start with his powerful shots and suffocating pace, closing the practice in just 58 minutes. Sinner, forced to retire in the third round of their title defense in Shanghai earlier this month, extended his winning streak on indoor hard courts to 17 matches. A beautiful victory that takes him to the derby with Cobolli, the next Italian number 2 in Davis. His service performance is impeccable, increasingly solid: “Already in the first set everything worked very well – said Jannik -. On indoor courts, you have to be very careful. If the opponent starts serving well, it is very difficult to break. But I am very happy with the performance, I started the tournament in a very positive way, not only in terms of play, but also of positive feelings”. Sinner’s previous fastest win came in his debut match in Cincinnati, where he beat Daniel Elahi Galan in 59 minutes.
double joy
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Joy is double if shared with loved ones. In Vienna, as in 2023 when he won, there are his parents and this time also his girlfriend Laila Hasanovic: “My mother gets nervous when she sees me live, I don’t know if she was in the stands today. My brother isn’t there, but he will probably come to Turin. It’s nice to have my father in the garage, I also know that he always looks at me even when I’m far away and I try to get used to his presence. Having them reminds me of how many sacrifices I have made and continue to make, but feeling the affection of my parents dear it also makes me be lighter on the pitch.”