(Video) Jannik Sinner hits a ridiculous sliding backhand to frustrate Taylor Fritz at the ATP Finals
Jannik Sinner's sliding backhand at the ATP Finals would be something tennis legend Novak Djokovic would be proud of.
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Jannik Sinner hit a ridiculous backhand against Taylor Fritz (via X)
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner continued his quest for his first ATP Finals title in Turin with a brilliant display against Taylor Fritz. The top seed put consistent pressure on the American, especially during the crucial points of the match.
A defining moment came in the seventh game of the second set, where Sinner hit an extraordinary sliding backhand winner. Fritz was left stunned by this passing shot after he approached the net with a cross-court forehand.
Unable to reach the shot, Fritz showed visible frustration, as he struggled in key moments. The World No. 7 found himself outplayed during the most critical phases of the contest.
Jannik Sinner hits an OUTSTANDING sliding backhand passing shot against Fritz at ATP Finals in Turin.
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) November 12, 2024
He had no right to come up with a shot this good.
He puts his finger to his ear.
The crowd roars.
Take a bow. ???
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The sliding backhand has become a signature move for Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic. Djokovic originally perfected this shot during his peak years, and he would likely be impressed by Sinner’s version.
Jannik Sinner remains perfect at the ATP Finals
Jannik Sinner continued his impressive season on Tuesday (November 12) night, winning a thrilling match at the Nitto ATP Finals. The top-seeded player took down Taylor Fritz with a solid 6-4, 6-4 scoreline in front of 12,000 excited fans at the Inalpi Arena. With this victory, Sinner moved to 2-0 in the Ilie Nastase Group.
The American started strong and challenged Sinner in the opening stages. But the World No.1 kept his cool and stepped up when it mattered. The 23-year-old Italian closed out the match in one hour and 40 minutes, improving his record to 3-1 against Fritz in their head-to-head encounters.
This matchup was a testament to the clean, powerful hitting both players are known for. Sinner’s win demonstrated the sharp form that has helped him reach the No. 1 spot in the PIF ATP Rankings this season. He will now look to keep his unbeaten streak going in the group with a match against Daniil Medvedev on Thursday.
Fritz, now 1-1 in the group, must beat Alex de Minaur next to keep his chances of reaching the semi-finals alive. Meanwhile, Sinner’s victory tied him with Alexander Zverev for the most wins on the tour this year, as he achieved his 67th win of the season and improved to 7-0 on indoor hard courts.
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