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What gave Felix Auger-Aliassime a confidence boost in his match with Jannik Sinner
TL;DR
Felix Auger-Aliassime gained confidence during his match against Jannik Sinner, who is currently dominating the ATP Tour. Sinner has won four consecutive ATP Masters 1000 tournaments and recently broke Novak Djokovic's record for consecutive Masters wins.
Key points
- Felix Auger-Aliassime gained confidence in his match against Jannik Sinner.
- Jannik Sinner has won four consecutive ATP Masters 1000 tournaments.
- Sinner broke Novak Djokovic's record for consecutive Masters wins.
- Sinner has not lost a match since February.
- Sinner is currently dominating the ATP Tour.
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Jannik Sinner is operating at a completely different level to everyone else on the ATP Tour currently.
Since being knocked out of the Qatar Open in February, the Italian hasn’t lost a single match, winning four straight tournaments – all at the ATP Masters 1000 level.
He then broke Novak Djokovic’s record for consecutive Masters wins, notching his fifth straight title at that level in Madrid earlier this month.
With Carlos Alcaraz currently out with a wrist injury, there’s every reason to think Sinner will keep his form going into both the Italian Open and Roland Garros.
A number of top players have been talked about as potential threats to Sinner. Felix Auger-Aliassime, who reached the US Open semifinals last year, recently said he felt ‘competitive’ against him.
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Felix Auger-Aliassime shares his thoughts on facing Jannik Sinner
It was the seventh meeting between the two players, and although Auger-Aliassime lost in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, he took some positives from the encounter.
“I was happy when I engaged in a few rallies with him,” said Auger-Aliassime in an interview with Tennis TV.
“I felt that there were options. I felt that sometimes, yeah, I played a little bit too short, or I kind of missed the execution of my shot, and he took advantage of the point.
“But I felt that in some of the rallies, I felt like I was competitive. So it was encouraging for me for the future. It was frustrating because I felt like I could have done it a little bit better in certain moments of the match.
“But he’s just dominant. I mean, all the words you can think of about how special what he’s doing right now is. And all credit to him, but he does it with such class and respect that you just have to tip your hat.”
Q&A
What recent achievements has Jannik Sinner accomplished on the ATP Tour?
Jannik Sinner has won four consecutive ATP Masters 1000 tournaments and broke Novak Djokovic's record for consecutive Masters wins.
How many matches has Jannik Sinner lost since February?
Jannik Sinner has not lost a single match since being knocked out of the Qatar Open in February.
What is the significance of Sinner's fifth straight title in Madrid?
Sinner's fifth straight title in Madrid is significant as it sets a new record for consecutive ATP Masters wins, surpassing Novak Djokovic's previous record.
How does Sinner's performance compare to other players on the ATP Tour?
Jannik Sinner is currently operating at a completely different level compared to other players on the ATP Tour, as evidenced by his recent winning streak.