Jannik Sinner’s Madrid Open opponent can only – Sports News
Jannik Sinner will face Arthur Fils within the Madrid Open semi-final (Image: Getty)
Arthur Fils couldn’t help however snigger when score his possibilities to tug off an upset win over Jannik Sinner on the Mutua Madrid Open.
On Wednesday, Sinner punched his ticket to the semi-final by defeating Rafael Jodar 6-2, 7-6 in entrance of a sold-out crowd at Manolo Santana Stadium. Moments after placing the ending touches on his victory, the World No. 1 heaped reward on the 19-year-old phenom and Madrid native.
“He pushed me to the limit,” Sinner stated of Jodar. “He’s an incredible player. I tried to be ready as much as I could. But I’m incredibly happy. It was a very high quality match. I got a bit lucky in the second set, but also [had] a bit of experience. I’m obviously very happy to be in the semis here for the first time. It means a lot to me.”
Sinner will now face off towards Fils, who prolonged his profitable streak to 9 matches with a 6-3, 6-4 conquer Jiri Lehecka. Last month, the Frenchman fell to the Czech tennis participant within the semi-finals of the Miami Open.
“I am very happy to be in the semis here, as the last two years, I had never won a match or a set here, so to be in the semis feels very good,” Fils stated upon advancing to his second Masters 1000 semi-final. “When it is slow and heavier [conditions] I feel good. I know with my fitness, I can hold for three or four hours in these conditions. I feel very good.”
Arthur Fils acknowledged that defeating Jannik Sinner might be extremely troublesome (Image: Getty)
Given Sinner’s efficiency of late, nonetheless, Fils didn’t precisely sound assured when requested to preview his upcoming matchup with the Italian. “It’s a good battle,” the four-time tour-level titlist stated. “He’s the World No. 1, he is a huge champion.
“Now he won what? Indian Wells, Miami and Monte-Carlo?” Fils continued earlier than letting out a hearty snigger. “I am going to try my best and play my best tennis and enjoy myself on the court. It is nice to come on the court as an underdog, so it’s gonna be funny.”
Fils, to his credit, has also been in fine form as of late, boasting a 22-5 record since returning to Tour back in February following an eight-month hiatus due to a back injury. Thanks to his strong showing, the 21-year-old has risen up to No. 17 in the PIF ATP Live Rankings.
As for Sinner, he’s actively riding a 21-match win streak and looking to become the first male player in history to secure five-straight ATP Masters 1000 titles. The 24-year-old took home the crown in Paris last November before emerging victorious in Indian Wells, Miami and Monte-Carlo.
Amidst his torrid stretch, Sinner insisted that he pays little attention to the winning streaks or records broken. “It’s good, but at the same time you don’t think about it,” he defined. “You know, you have one opponent every day, and you just try to have the best, the better day than your opponent. Different conditions, depending also the time slots you play. Different opponent, you know. Today it was a lefty, so you have to change a couple of things.
“But I’m not thinking, you know. I’m trying to put myself in the best possible position to win as many matches as possible, and that’s it. So, of course, every day mentally you need to be ready for a tough battle and tough fight, and that’s what I’m trying to do.”
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