Jannik Sinner set to implement a new strategy against Daniil Medvedev as he looks to beat the Russian for the first time in the China Open finals

Jannik Sinner has never won against Daniil Medvedev in six attempts.

Jannik Sinner set to implement a new strategy against Daniil Medvedev as he looks to beat the Russian for the first time in the China Open finals

Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev (Image via Eurosport)

Italian tennis ace Jannik Sinner has made it to the finals of the 2023 China Open and is hoping to overcome the Daniil Medvedev challenge to win his third singles title this year. The 22-year-old is well aware of his shabby head-to-head record against the Russian and hence is looking to try a new strategy this time around. 

Sinner has faced Medvedev six times so far in his career, losing on all occasions. The two players have met twice in 2023, in two finals- the Miami Open and the Netherlands Open. In the five sets played, Sinner managed to win only one. Hence, the Italian now wants to try something different to topple the Russian. 

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Speaking to the press after his win over Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals, Sinner said that he is aware of the challenge Medvedev poses, and considering his record against the Russian, he will try to change a few things. “I’m going to try to change a few things because I’ve never won against Daniil. It will be a big challenge for me, but I look forward to it,” he said.  

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“I have a new opportunity in front of me to face him, and I hope I can show very good tennis. The serve will be important, but so will the way I can play from the baseline, there are going to be a lot of long rallies. We’ll see how everything goes, I’m really looking forward to it and I’m very happy to see Daniil again,” Sinner further added.

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Jannik Sinner flying high after win over Carlos Alcaraz

Jannik Sinner, who did not have the best outings at the Grand Slam events, pulled a remarkable win over Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals and it has definitely boosted his morale ahead of the big clash against Medvedev. The win against Alcaraz was a tough one as the Spaniard made Sinner sweat for every point. There were multiple long rallies with Alcaraz not letting Sinner breach his defense.

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Jannik Sinner with his Gucci bag (Image via Vogue)

However, the Italian was also up for the challenge and fought hard to take the first set 7-6 (4). By the start of the second set, Sinner had cracked the code on how to steal points and thus claimed the second set 6-1. The 22-year-old was pretty happy with his performance, as he claimed that he executed what was planned.

“I think the execution went really well,” Sinner said of his game plan. “Mostly trying to stay aggressive, because when he has a lot of time he he plays really good and really aggressive.” (via ATP Tour)

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