22:31
Sinner, great responses
The difference in percentage of points won on other people’s serves determined Sinner’s decisive breaks: it was 30% on Van de Zandschulp’s first and 68% on the second.
22:15
Sinner, the batting speed
The maximum speed achieved with the service was 210 kilometers per hour. The average of the first 196, of the second 172.
22:00
All about Sinner-Monfils
Read all the information about tomorrow’s match here.
21:45
Second serve statistics
The match statistics underline the big difference between Sinner and Van de Zandschulp in the percentage of points won on the second serve: 60% for the Italian, 32% for the Dutchman.
21:27
Sinner: “It will be tough with Monfils”
Sinner comments on the victory like this: “We work for these moments: getting back in front of the public. We worked a lot in Munich, I arrived early in Rotterdam to try this field. Van de Zandschulp he’s a great player, I’m happy for the victory. The first match of a tournament is always different. Now everyone knows me? A little different than before. But as a player you have to be prepared. Every match has its own story, I hope to be ready for the next one. Monfils? Dangerous player. It will be a difficult match. Every time we’ve played it’s been like this, he’s playing great.”.
21:09
Game e vittoria Sinner: 6-3, 6-3
Sinner ends the match leaving his opponent at 0 in the last game. The Italian passes the turn.
21:06
Van de Zandschulp Vince: Sinner avanti 5-3
Van de Zandschulp wins a game with advantages which allows him to extend the match. The point with which he closes the game is beautiful: a triple volley that enthuses the crowd.
20:56
Sinner holds serve: 5-2
Crazy point from 15 all by Sinner, with a very angled forehand from an almost impossible position. Then the Italian confidently closes the game with yet another great shot: this time with a backhand.
20:53
Game Van de Zandschulp: 4-2 Sinner
Pride Van de Zandschulp. Sinner tries some different solutions than usual: a descent to the net and angled returns. But he gets something too wrong.
20:47
Sinner conduce 4-1
Despite the second double fault, Sinner wins the game with a tight exchange, in which the Italian forces Van de Zandschulp into an error.
20:43
Game Van de Zandschulp: 3-1 per Sinner
Van de Zandschulp holds serve at 0. A passer is excellent, Sinner more fouled than usual.
20:39
Sinner ahead 3-0
Sinner dominant, Van de Zandschulp a little discouraged. The Italian extends his lead by winning the game thanks to an error by the Dutchman.
20:36
Break Sinner: 2-0
Van de Zandschulp seems to command the game. But Sinner recovers from 40-0 to 40 all. At the advantages he wins with a great passer. There’s the break.
20:29
Sinner holds serve with a thrill: 1-0
A double fault and an unforced error for Sinner, who then manages to win the game thanks to an excellent serve (two aces).
20:22
Sinner wins the first set 6-3
Van de Zandschulp fouled too much. Sinner takes advantage of it, wins the second break and closes the set after yet another error from the Dutchman.
20:16
Sinner again: 5-3
Spectacular first point, with lobs and recoveries: Sinner wins, applause from the audience. Another game in which Van de Zandschulp remains scoreless.
20:12
Game Van de Zandschulp: 4-3 per Sinner
Reaction from Van de Zandschulp, who gets up thanks to the serve and the powerful forehand.
20:08
Sinner ahead 4-2
Sinner wins the game leaving his opponent at zero. Absolute dominion.
20:05
Break Sinner: 3-2
Spectacular passer from Sinner for the 15th draw. The level of the Italian’s tennis rises and he also begins to get into gear with the return. The break comes with the second passer of the game.
20:02
Game Sinner: 2-2
Sinner wins the game easily thanks to a great serve (an ace).
19:56
Van de Zandschulp avanti 2-1
Van de Zandschulp fouled a lot at the start of the game. Sinner doesn’t take advantage of three break points. The Dutchman grows with the serve and makes him the game, also due to a few too many errors from the Italian.
19:49
Sinner holds serve: 1-1
Sinner and Van de Zandschulp immediately made mistakes. Then the Italian commands with the serve, which opens the court and forces the opponent to make mistakes.
19:44
Van de Zandschulp avanti 1-0
After an error, Van de Zandschulp leads the game with three aces in a row and closes with a forehand winner.
19:41
The match begins
The game begins with Van de Zandschulp at bat.
19:33
L’ingresso di Sinner e Van de Zandschulp
The two tennis players enter the court to warm up.
19:22
Where to see Sinner
The challenge will be broadcast on TV by Sky Sport Tennis and streamed on Sky Go and Now.
19:15
Sinner: “My opponents study me, I have to be careful”
In presenting this match, Sinner once again demonstrated his maturity: “I know what I need to improve on. Also because now my opponents will study me more and more to beat me. I will have to be very careful and prepared for any situation”.
19:00
Sinner and the things he loves about himself
Sinner al sito AtpTour: “One thing I love about myself is that I’m usually pretty relaxed and don’t have problems with anyone. Which, I think, is something important”.
18:45
I’m out
Meanwhile this afternoon the Italian was eliminated by Dimitrov. Read more here.
18:30
Podium goal
If Sinner were to win the tournament, he would rise in the ATP rankings and reach third place. An extra push to conquer the ATP in Rotterdam.
18:15
The opponents
Sinner is seeded number 1 in the tournament. The most insidious opponents, on paper, are Alex De Minaur and above all Holger Rune. Also watch out for Grigor Dimitrov and Milos Raonic.
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