Jannik Sinner proud of himself for winning the China Open after a horrible start to his week having puked on the court and not being fully fit

Sinner defeated Daniil Medvedev for the first time ever on Tuesday

Jannik Sinner proud of himself for winning the China Open after a horrible start to his week having puked on the court and not being fully fit

Jannik Sinner(Image via: Tennis365)

Following a thrilling clash in Beijing at the Finals of the China Open, World No. 4 Jannik Sinner claimed the ATP 1000 title, defeating US Open finalist Daniil Medvedev. The 22-year-old won against the Russian top seed for the first time ever in a match that lasted a little over 2 hours. Following his win, the Italian admitted that he was proud of himself for the win.

Sinner got a ticket to the finals at the China Open event when he beat top seed Carlos Alcaraz in his semi-final round match. The Italians demolished Alcaraz in straight sets. Sinner scored a 7-6, 6-1 victory against the Spaniard, defeating him for the first time ever in a hard-court clash. In the Finals as well, the 22-year-old kept up his spectacular show of performance to defeat the 2021 US Open Champ, Daniil Medvedev, with a score of 7-6, 7-6.

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“The week didn’t start in the best possible way. I didn’t feel too good. In my mind, I told myself that every day can be a little different,” Sinner revealed in a press conference following his final-round match. Sinner, in his quarter-final match against Grigor Dimitrov, was seen putting his head inside a bin as he threw up at the start of the third set.

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“The first match was very, very hard. I managed to get through it & little by little I started feeling better, better & better as the days went by,” the Italian told the media. “Against Grigor, it was a different story, but I also managed to raise my level of tennis to win. I am very happy with how I managed to handle every situation on the court throughout the whole week. I think that is what’s most positive of all,” he said in addition.

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Jannik Sinner thanks World No.3 Daniil Medvedev

Italian No. 1, Jannik Sinner, won his first match against Russia’s Daniil Medvedev, putting an end to the World No. 3’s winning streak against him. His title win in Beijing marked the first time Sinner emerged victorious against Medvedev.

Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev with 2 men
Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev with 2 men(Image: Eurosport)

It is worth noting that the last three clashes between the two top seeds have all been at the finals. Medvedev had won the previous two battles between the duo. He has also ousted the 22-year-old six out of the seven times they have faced each other on court. Sinner thanked the Russian in his winning speech following his win at the China Open.

“Daniil, thanks for letting me win at least one match. We have had some very tough battles, especially this year. Thanks for making me a much better player,” Sinner said following his win. “I have been training a lot to beat you. My team are working a lot. Thank you very much and it is special to share this moment with you,” he added.

Addressing Sinner, Medvedev congratulated him and his team. “I’d like to congratulate Jannik and his team for being third-time lucky. Third final this year between us this year,” the Russian said as he congratulated the Italian for winning his (Jannik’s) first final-round match against him. Medvedev called Jannik ‘third time lucky’ following his victory in the third final match between them. However, the former US Open champion said that Sinner played an extremely good game in the final.

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