Jannik Sinner delivered another masterclass performance on home soil, powering past Alex de Minaur to secure his place in the ATP Finals championship match for the third consecutive year. The world number two's commanding 7-5, 6-2 victory extended his perfect record against the Australian to an astonishing 13-0.
Dominant display continues remarkable streak
The defending champion showcased why he's become virtually unbeatable indoors, extending his winning streak on indoor hard courts to 30 consecutive matches. This latest triumph follows his recent successes at the Vienna Open and Paris Masters, bringing his current winning run to 14 matches overall. Perhaps most impressively, Sinner has now won 18 consecutive sets at the ATP Finals, demonstrating his sheer dominance in the season-ending tournament.
"Making three times consecutive finals in Turin means a lot to me," Sinner expressed after his semi-final victory. "It's a great atmosphere, great place for me to play tennis and also a great place for me to close this beautiful season I've played in."
De Minaur's valiant effort falls short
For over an hour, Alex de Minaur mounted a significant challenge against his formidable opponent. The Australian displayed some of his best tennis of the tournament, aggressively positioning himself inside the baseline and frequently having to half-volley ground strokes to maintain court position. De Minaur served effectively under pressure, saving Sinner's first seven break points as the opening set remained tightly contested at 5-5.
Despite De Minaur's tremendous defensive efforts that made the court appear narrow to his opponent, Sinner's superior firepower ultimately proved decisive. The Italian completely overpowered his rival with more potent ground strokes and maintained brilliant serving form throughout the match. During the tense opening set, Sinner landed an impressive 82% of his first serves, establishing control that he would never relinquish.
Dream final scenario awaits
The tournament now stands one match away from what many consider the dream final - a sixth and final showdown this season between Sinner and world number one Carlos Alcaraz. This potential championship clash would represent the culmination of a season defined by the duo's dominance at the top of men's tennis.
Alcaraz will attempt to join Sinner in the final as he faces Felix Auger-Aliassime in Saturday's second semi-final. The in-form Canadian reached his first ATP Finals semi-final by ousting Alexander Zverev in straight sets on Friday night. Alcaraz secured his status as the ATP year-end number one earlier in the week by completing the group stages with a flawless 3-0 record.
Sinner's remarkable season continues to build his legacy among the all-time great men's tennis players. Despite a three-month doping ban between February and May, the 24-year-old will now contest his 10th final of the season, where he'll attempt to capture his sixth ATP title of the year in front of his buoyant home crowd.
