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Jannik Sinner passes Tomas Martin Etcheverry test in Shanghai | ATP Tour
Match Report
Sinner passes Etcheverry test in Shanghai
Italian advances to fourth round of ATP Masters 1000 event
October 06, 2024
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Jannik Sinner defeats Tomas Martin Etcheverry on Sunday at the Rolex Shanghai Masters.
By ATP Staff
Jannik Sinner showcased his resilience in a gripping comeback win on Sunday to advance to the fourth round of the Rolex Shanghai Masters.
The World No. 1 passed the test posed by Tomas Martin Etcheverry, prevailing 6-7(3), 6-4, 6-2 in two hours and 39 minutes. Sinner will face either Roberto Carballes Baena or Ben Shelton to secure his spot in the quarter-finals.
Both players had opportunities to snatch the opening set, but it was Etcheverry who held his nerve. Facing two set points, the Argentine turned defence into attack with ease to rally out of trouble and pull clear in a tie-break.
The 25-year-old won six from seven net points in the opening set, according to Infosys ATP Stats, underpinned by a delightful drop volley to bring up three set points before converting at the first opportunity.
Aiming to match his career-best run in Shanghai, Sinner found an extra gear at the start of the second set. Despite exchanging breaks in the fifth and six games, the 23-year-old remained concentrated to level the contest at one set apiece.
Etcheverry did well to weather the oncoming storm, saving three set points in the first game of the decider, but the further pressure from Sinner on return eventually proved too much for the for the World No. 37 as he dropped serve in the third game.
From there, Sinner kept his foot on the gas to pull to an early break and struck the ball cleanly off both wings to cruise to victory.
More to follow.
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