Jannik Sinner defeated by Ben Shelton does not worry Paolo Bertolucci

The defeat in China in no way represents a step backward.

Jannik Sinner left the Shanghai Masters 1000 after a defeat to Ben Shelton, but that is not why he should be pilloried. This è in fact, the opinion of Paolo Bertolucci, who indeed praised his opponent in great words, pointing out that the South Tyrolean's moment continues to be of the highest level.

"The defeat against Shelton does not sound like a rejection for Sinner, far from it. Indeed, his journey in Asia è has been exhilarating,” Bertolucci said.

In Shanghai he è showed up a bit drained, but that was inevitable. Instead, he confirmed the qualities that allowed him to become world No. 4. He will arrive in Turin ready to do well at the ATP Finals".

Bertolucci also had words of high praise for Shelton: "Against Sinner he amazed with a very solid defensive hold indeed. All the more so because é è came against a very aggressive player. Tennis fortunately always renews itself, and in Shanghai it è became clear that he too will be one of the leaders of this generation. Especially if with time he will overcome some weaknesses, which sometimes lead him to concede a few too many points to opponents".

"Those who thought the near future was in the hands of only Alcaraz, Sinner and Rune got a clear message. Shelton è is also destined to rise quickly in the ATP" ranking, added Bertolucci.