Hey there, fellow tennis enthusiasts It’s your girl Mia Johnson-Carter here, living the dream in Miami. Today, I’m super excited to dive into a fascinating story that has been making waves in the tennis world. Let’s talk about Jannik Sinner, the Italian tennis sensation who has recently withdrawn from the Paris Rolex Masters.
Jannik Sinner announced his withdrawal from the Paris Rolex Masters due to a presumed intestinal virus. This news came as a shock to many fans and tennis enthusiasts who were eagerly anticipating his performance at the last ATP Masters 1000 of the season. Sinner was supposed to face the winner between Ben Shelton and a qualifier but will now head directly to Turin for the ATP Finals.
This withdrawal changes the draw significantly, making Carlos Alcaraz the number one favorite for the final victory. Sinner didn’t have many points to defend, having withdrawn from the tournament last year as well. However, this year’s withdrawal will only cost him 80 points in the ATP ranking, whereas Alcaraz is looking to secure necessary points to project himself into 2025 with a chance of overtaking Sinner in the ATP ranking.
Sinner’s decision to skip Paris-Bercy and focus on recovery is a strategic move. He will use the additional two weeks of break to arrive at the ATP Finals and Davis Cup Finals (both scheduled around mid-November) with more energy. In his statement, Sinner expressed his disappointment but emphasized his focus on recovery and getting back to full shape for future tournaments.
Coach Simone Vagnozzi also highlighted the importance of these last tournaments and the potential for Sinner to achieve his dream of winning Wimbledon, which would be a consecration for the Italian player.
For those interested in what this means for the ATP ranking, check out this article from Tennis World USA here.
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