Shanghai: Jannik Sinner wins first set with Tomas Machac

Shanghai: Jannik Sinner wins first set

Jannik Sinner is off to a good start in the first semifinal of the Shanghai Masters 1000. The South Tyrolean, in fact, è won the first set against Czech tennis player Tomas Machac, No. 30 in the ATP rankings with a score of 6-4.

The match starts immediately uphill for the world number one, who loses serve in the opening game. In the fourth game, however, comes the counter-break by the Azure that brings the match back to even. The balance held until the 10th game, where the South Tyrolean è was cynical and took advantage of Machac’s errors to close the score at 6-4.

The Shanghai Masters 1000, officially known as the Shanghai Rolex Masters, è one of the most important tournaments on the ATP circuit and part of the ATP Masters 1000 series of tournaments. It is held annually in Shanghai, China, and è one of the most eagerly awaited events of the tennis season, especially for men’s tennis fans.

Novak Djokovic holds the record of wins in Shanghai with four titles (2012, 2013, 2015, 2018). In second place there è Andy Murray with three wins, while Roger Federer completes the podium with two.