Sinner Extends Winning Streak to 14, Reaches 10th Semifinal of the Year
Jannik Sinner’s remarkable season continues to soar as he notched his 10th semifinal appearance of the year with a 6-2, 7-6 (6) victory over Jiri Lehecka in the Beijing quarterfinals. This milestone achievement marks a testament to Sinner’s consistent brilliance throughout the season.
Sinner’s triumph in Beijing extends his winning streak to an astonishing 14 matches, a testament to his unwavering form. He captured the Cincinnati title with a flawless 4-0 record, followed by a dominant 7-0 run to the US Open crown. His Beijing campaign has commenced with an impressive 3-0 start.
With his latest victory, Sinner has now amassed 58 wins this year, surpassing Alexander Zverev as the player with the most wins on the men’s tour. This remarkable feat underscores his exceptional consistency and ability to perform at the highest level.
Sinner’s dominance extends beyond his overall record. He has won his last 50 matches against players ranked outside the Top 20, a testament to his ability to dispatch lower-ranked opponents with ease. This streak includes a perfect 40-0 record against such players this year and a 10-0 run last year.
The last player ranked outside the Top 20 to defeat Sinner was Dusan Lajovic, who achieved the feat in the second round of Cincinnati last year. Since then, Sinner has been an unstoppable force against lower-ranked opponents.
Sinner’s dominance is further highlighted by a comparison with the current ATP Top 10 players. Since the start of last year’s US Open, Sinner has the best record against non-Top 20 players, with a perfect 50-0 record. This statistic underscores his exceptional ability to handle lower-ranked opponents.
Sinner will face No. 96-ranked Bu Yunchaokete of China in the Beijing semifinals on Tuesday. A victory would extend his winning streak to 51 matches and bring him one step closer to another title.
