Sinner Advances to Paris Quarterfinals, Pursues No. 1 Ranking

Jannik Sinner advanced to the quarterfinals of the Paris Masters, defeating Francisco Cerundolo with a score of 7-5, 6-1. This victory marks his 23rd consecutive win indoors, keeping alive his pursuit of the No. 1 ranking in men’s tennis.

Sinner’s Path to the Top

As a four-time Grand Slam champion, Sinner aims to reclaim the top position from Carlos Alcaraz. To achieve this, he must win the Paris tournament. Sinner’s next challenge is against American player Ben Shelton, who secured his spot by defeating Andrey Rublev 7-6 (6), 6-3. Shelton’s victory also solidified his place in the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy.

Notable Performances

Sinner has already claimed four titles this year and seeks his fifth and overall 23rd title. Last week, he triumphed in an ATP 500 event in Vienna, despite battling cramps during the matches. He expressed hope to recover physically before facing Shelton, against whom he holds a dominant 6-1 record.

Defending Champion Zverev Proceeds

Defending champion Alexander Zverev continued his campaign by defeating Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-2, 6-4. Zverev achieved the win on his first match point with an ace. He will face Daniil Medvedev next, in a rivalry where Medvedev leads with 14 wins to Zverev’s 7.

Rising Star Vacherot

The 40th-ranked Valentin Vacherot is making waves after defeating Cameron Norrie 7-6 (4), 6-4. Vacherot recently won his first career title at the Shanghai Masters after entering the tournament ranked 240th. In Paris, he eliminated his cousin Arthur Rinderknech and has set his sights on facing ninth-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime, who outlasted Daniel Altmaier 3-6, 6-3, 6-2.

ATP Finals Race

• De Minaur has qualified for the ATP Finals for the second year in a row.
• Shelton is making his debut in the finals.
• One spot remains available for the prestigious season finale.
• Auger-Aliassime needs to reach the finals in Paris to surpass Lorenzo Musetti.

Match Results

Sinner’s performance remains closely watched, as he strives for his fifth title this year and aims for the coveted No. 1 ranking.