Sinner Defeats Shelton, Advances to Paris Semifinals with Auger-Aliassime, Bublik
Jannik Sinner has advanced to the semifinals of the Paris Masters, defeating Ben Shelton in a convincing match with a score of 6-3, 6-3. This victory marks Sinner’s first semifinal appearance at this prestigious event. It also extends his indoor winning streak to 24 matches, dating back to November 2023.
Sinner Moves Closer to World No. 1
By winning the Paris title, Sinner aims to reclaim the world No. 1 ranking, which he can achieve on Monday. His next opponent will be either defending champion Alexander Zverev or 2020 champion Daniil Medvedev, who faced off later on Friday.
Auger-Aliassime’s Strong Performance
In another quarterfinal match, Felix Auger-Aliassime showcased his skills by defeating wild card Valentin Vacherot 6-2, 6-2. Vacherot had been on an impressive run, winning his previous 10 Masters matches, and securing his first title in Shanghai earlier this month.
- Felix Auger-Aliassime reaches his fourth Masters semifinal.
- He has made 10 tour-level semifinals this season.
- Previous titles include Adelaide, Montpellier, and Brussels.
Bublik’s Impressive Streak
Auger-Aliassime will face Alexander Bublik in the semifinals after Bublik triumphed over the sixth-seeded Alex de Minaur with a score of 6-7 (5), 6-4, 7-5. Remarkably, Bublik accomplished this without losing serve during the match.
Bublik’s current performance is commendable, with 30 wins out of 37 matches since the French Open. He has also secured four titles this year, making him the first player from Kazakhstan to reach a Masters semifinal.
As the tournament progresses, both Sinner and Auger-Aliassime are in contention for the prestigious title in Paris, promising an exciting showdown ahead.
