Good debut for Jannik Sinner in the round of 32 of the ATP in Cincinnati, the Italian goes straight to the eighth-finals. The South Tyrolean overcame in two sets, with some difficulty, the nineteen-year-old local idol Alex Michelsen, no. 57 ATP, with a score of 6-4 7-5 in just over an hour and fifty minutes of play.
“After the problems I had in Canada I’m still not 100% physically but I’m trying to get used to these conditions – said Sinner – It was a tough match, he had already played three matches here while for me it was the first. He served very well, I tried to understand the conditions a bit but I’m very happy. This is a tournament where I’ve always struggled in the past years: I always try to maintain a positive mental attitude and this is what certainly helped me win today. Obviously, the main goal is the United States Open. I haven’t had the chance to prepare myself at my best but now I’m here and I’ll try to play as many matches as possible”.
Matteo Berrettini out immediately
Matteo Berrettini’s run at the ATP on the cement of Cincinnati ends at the beginning. The Italian, n.42 in the world and started by winning the first set against Holger Rune 6-2, was reached and overtaken by the Dane, n. 16, who won the next two sets 6-1 6-4 in just under an hour and 50 minutes of play.