Jannik Sinner is still unstoppable during his comeback at the tennis master in Rome. Casper Ruud was also 0: 6, 1: 6 against the world ranking list without any chance.
Previously, after his doping lock, Sinn had already celebrated significant victories against Mariano Navone (6: 3, 6: 4), Jesper de Jong (6: 4, 6: 2) and Francisco Cerundolo (7: 6, 6: 3) – against Ruud, previously tournament winner at Masters in Madrid, the Italian then played like another star. Sinner also won the fourth duel against Ruud, who is still waiting for his first set win against his overpowering opponent.
Ruud completely overwhelmed – but he can cheer once
After 33 minutes, Sinner granted his opponent the first game ball. Ruud had acted the first set without any winner, Sinner only played five mistakes. But he countered the line with a crashing forehand, got the Break a little later – Ruud had to wait for his first game. The Norwegian was completely overwhelmed with the number one of the tennis world, which stuck to the baseline and kept popping the balls into the corners.
Ruud then celebrated a respect for respect at 0: 2. Sinner had three break balls that the seventh of the world rankings could only ward off, and then after 47 minutes he secured the first game win, cheered with both arms, and was also celebrated by the audience. However, it remained the only moment of success for Ruud, Sinner remained without weakness and without mercy – after 64 minutes the returnee converted his first match ball.
Italian festival in Rome?
In the semifinals, Sinner plays against Tommy Paul, who defeated Hubert Hurkacz with 7: 6, 6: 3 to fight for the second final ticket, Carlos Alcaraz and Lorenzo Musetti. After his victory against Alexander Zverev, the 23-year-old can provide a purely Italian finale in the Italian capital.
And there is also hope for a home win for women. Jasmine Paolini stands after a 7: 5, 6: 1 against Peyton Stearns in the final, where the winner of the second semi -final between Coco Gauff and Zheng Qinwen, who had turned off in the quarter -finals top player Aryna Sabalenka.