Jannik Sinner’s dominance continued at the 2024 Nitto ATP Finals as he secured a flawless 3-0 record in the Ilie Nastase Group, eliminating Daniil Medvedev from semifinal contention. The world No. 1’s 6-3, 6-4 victory over Medvedev marked his eighth win in their last nine encounters, further solidifying his supremacy over the former world No. 1.
Sinner’s victory also clinched the second semifinal berth for Taylor Fritz, who finished 2-1 in the Nastase Group with a three-set comeback over Alex de Minaur. Sinner, who finished runner-up to Novak Djokovic in the 2023 Finals, is now in pole position to improve upon his previous result.
The Italian’s nine-match winning streak has been fueled by his recent title run at the Rolex Shanghai Masters. He has yet to drop a set in Turin, showcasing his exceptional form and consistency.
Medvedev, on the other hand, has been hampered by a shoulder injury that has hindered his once-implacable consistency. Despite a strong start to the year, he has struggled to reach the latter stages of major tournaments and Masters 1000 events.
In the match against Sinner, Medvedev fought valiantly but was ultimately outmatched by the Italian’s relentless power and precision. Sinner broke Medvedev’s serve in the eighth game of the first set and held on to take the set 6-3.
The second set followed a similar pattern, with Sinner breaking Medvedev’s serve in the ninth game to secure a 6-4 victory and eliminate Medvedev from the tournament.
Sinner’s victory is a testament to his meteoric rise in 2024, which has seen him win both hard-court major titles and become the runaway ATP world No. 1. Medvedev, meanwhile, will likely finish the season ranked outside the Top 4, a reflection of his struggles with injury.
