Jannik Sinner to the quarters of the Monte Carlo Masters 1000: German Jan-Lennard Struff he was eliminated in straight sets (score: 6-4, 6-2). He will be the one to challenge the blue Holger Rune. The other matches: Novak Djokovic he eliminated in straight sets Lorenzo MusettiWhile Stefanos Tsitsipas he got the better of the big match against Alexander Zverev. The Greek will deal with Karen Khachanovwho overtook the world number four Daniil Medvedev.
6.32pm
Sinner: “Good match, keep going like this”
Satisfied Jannik Sinner after the success on Jan-Lennard Struff: ”It was a good match, I responded well on his second. Different match compared to yesterday, every day and every match is different. I’m happy, it’s nice to play Montecarlothe atmosphere is fantastic.”
6.27pm
Sinner beats Struff in two sets and flies to the Monte Carlo quarterfinals
Without major problems, Jannik Sinner conquer i quarter finals of the Monte Carlo Masters 1000. The match against the German Jan-Lennard Struffclosed in two sets (6-4, 6-2), ended after an hour and 17 minutes.
6.21pm
Double break by Sinner! Jannik ahead 5-2
Sinner towards the quarter-finals of Monte Carlo. Double break for the blue, who left Struff at 15. The German cancels a break point, then pays two double faults. Inadmissible at this stage of the match.
6.14pm
Sinner – Struff, second set: 4-2
Struff, with determination, steps forward and reaches 40-30 for Sinner. He can’t do more, because the blue’s serves hurt. Jannik ahead 4-2 in the second set.
6.10pm
Sinner – Struff, second set: 3-2
Struff keeps the match alive by canceling Sinner’s double break point. The German is down 3-2.
6.08pm
Sinner – Struff, second set: 3-1
Sinner consolidates the break and takes the lead at 3-1. Game closed with an ace, Struff at zero.
6.01pm
Sinner’s Break! 2-1 for the blue
After a first break point wasted with an error that we don’t see him make often, Sinner took advantage of the second with a weak smash which however forced Struff to respond long.
6pm
Sinner – Struff, second set: 1-1
No service problems for Sinner, who immediately responds to Struff by holding serve.
5.52pm
Sinner – Struff, second set: 0-1
Struff holds serve with difficulty, after going down 30-15. The impression, however, is that Sinner’s break is only a matter of time.
5.47pm
Sinner wins the first set against Struff
Sinner’s 15-0 volley is the best shot of this first set. Which the blue wins with a score of 6-4. Struff, in the last two games, missed many backhand returns, highlighting a certain tiredness.
5.45pm
Sinner’s second break!
After 35 minutes Sinner is ahead 5-4 over Struff thanks to the second break of his match. The Italian took a 30-0 lead and then took advantage of a blunder with his opponent’s forehand.
5.43pm
Sinner – Struff, first set: 4-4
There are moments when you need to be patient, know how to wait and find the right moment to strike. Sinner is exactly in this phase: he is relying on the power of his serve waiting to find effective attacks when Struff is serving.
5.38pm
Sinner – Struff, first set: 3-4
Sinner is not finding an effective response to stem Struff’s good serve. The German takes advantage of this moment of uncertainty from the blue to take the lead at 4-3.
5.36pm
Sinner – Struff, first set: 3-3
For the first time in this match, Sinner left Struff with zero points.
5.32pm
Sinner – Struff, first set: 2-3
Struff, world number 25, consolidated his lead by holding his serve. Sinner is down 3-2.
5.26pm
Struff counterbreak, first set: 2-2
Struff counterbreak! A first moment of difficulty for Sinner, down 30-0. Then the blue relied on his serve and lined up three first balls. After the 40-40 tie, however, Struff prevailed with the advantages.
5.21pm
Sinner’s Break!
Sinner immediately breaks! With the advantage, the Italian broke Struff’s serve, taking the lead 2-1. Jannik now on duty.
5.16pm
Sinner – Struff, first set: 1-1
German Struff wins the first game coming back from 0-30. Jannik comfortably holds serve leaving him with just one point. After seven minutes of play it is 1-1.
5.14pm
Sinner – Struff, the round of 16 of Monte Carlo is played
Jannik Sinner and Jan-Lennard Struff face each other for the quarterfinals in Monte Carlo.