World no. 2 Jannik Sinner arrived in Paris a day after conquering his fourth ATP title of the season in Vienna. The four-time Major champion is ready for another strong week in the French capital, where he has yet to perform at his best.
Sinner met Grigor Dimitrov uppon his arrival, greeting his rival against whom he almost hit the exit door at Wimbledon in July. Grigor led two sets to love on Centre Court before injuring his shoulder and retiring at 2-2 in set number three.
Jannik will kick off his campaign against Zizou Bergs in the second round. Incredibly, the finest indoor player of recent years in only 1-2 at the final Masters 1000 event of the season!
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The Italian debuted in Paris in 2021 and fell to Carlos Alcaraz in two tight sets. A year later, he suffered a heavy loss to Marc Andrea Huesler in 68 minutes, still seeking his first triumph at the prestigious event.
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It finally came in 2023 following a massive battle against Mackenzie McDonald in the opening two sets. The San Candido native survived and dominated the decider for his only victory in Paris.
Jannik withdrew ahead of his next match following a controversy over his schedule. A year ago, Sinner arrived in Paris but withdrew ahead of the tournament due to illness.
The four-time Major winner is ready for his first notable campaign in the City of light this week, having won the previous three tournaments if we include the Six Kings Slam.
Sinner is the top favorite based on his current form, and the tennis fans expect to see him battling in the final against his greatest rival, Carlos Alacraz. Jannik ousted Carlos in Riyadh, and he would love to repeat that result in Paris and extend his great run.
