INDIAN WELLS (CALIFORNIA) – After defeating Australian Kokkinakis (6-3, 6-0), German Struff (6-3, 6-4) and home idol Ben Shelton (7-6, 6-1) in straight sets, Jannik Sinner Faces in the quarterfinals from Indian Wells Jiri Lehecka. At stake is a place in the semi-finals and the fight against the winner of the duel between the two Alcarazreigning champion, e Zverev. The Czech, however, after eliminating the American in a comeback Nakashima (3-6 6-3 6-4), beat two pretty illustrious opponents: Rublev (6-4 6-4) e Tsitsipas (6-2 6-4). In view of the surprising elimination of number one Novak Djokovic against the Italian Luca Nardi (the Italian was then eliminated in the round of 16 against Paul), the 22-year-old from San Candido is considered one of the favorites for the final victory on the Californian hard courts.
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Sinner, magical moment: Now dream of California
The boy from Pustertal experiences, among other things, a magical moment: Fresh after 18 victories in a row (Italian record, surpassed by Panatta, who had stopped at 16 between the Davis Cup 1976 and Nottingham 1976, 13 only in 2024, he has not lost since November 19, in the final of the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin against Nole. Consecutive successes that allowed him to lead Italy to victory Davis Cup (The first and only time the Azzurri conquered the salad bowl was in Chile in 1976 with Panatta, Barazzutti, Bertolucci and Zugarelli, Pietrangeli was captain and not a player) and triumphed atAustralian Open (first Italian champion in Melbourne and second to win a Slam tournament after Panatta in Roland Garros 1976) and atATP 500 Rotterdam. The next destination is Indian Wells, Lehecka permitting.
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