Jannik Sinner and Alex de Minaur are the rivals in the first semi-final at the ATP Finals in Turin. The home favorite and the defending champion enters the duel as the clear favorite, having won the previous 12 duels against the Aussie.
Jannik has embraced one of the most one-sidedH2H's among active players, dominating against one of the fastest rivals on the ATP Tour and hoping to extend the streak at the home event.
Sinner reached his third straight ATP Finals semi-final without losing a set. On the other hand, de Minaur fell in the opening two round-robin clashes against Carlos Alcaraz and Lorenzo Musetti.
Suddenly, the Aussie ended his terrible streak against the top-10 rivals versus Taylor Fritz, besting the American in straight sets and reaching the semi-final when Alcaraz defeated Musetti in the last match.
Thus, de Minaur became only the third player to reach the semi-final at the year-ending event after winning just one match in the group stage. He joined David Nalbandian andKei Nishikori on the exclusive list.
Jannik stands as the clear favorite to deliver another victory over Alex and extend his brilliant indoor streak. Sinner and de Minaur have been battling since the 2019 Next Gen ATP Finals in Milan.
The Italian has lost only two matches against the Aussie, with 11 of their 12 duels coming on his beloved hard courts. They are playing for the fourth time in 2025, with Jannik earning a one-sided win at the Australian Open at the beginning of the season.
Alex fought stronger at the ATP 500 event in Beijing and claimed a set in a 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 defeat. A couple of weeks ago, they fought in Vienna, and Sinner sealed the deal in straight sets.
If world no. 2 maintains his level from the previous matches in Turin, he should beat his rival in straight sets. However, de Minaur has nothing to lose after reaching the semi-final in dramatic fashion.
