Sinner Overpowers Shelton to Secure Semifinal Slot in Paris Tennis Tournament

Jannik Sinner dominated Ben Shelton with a score of 6-3, 6-3 to advance to the semifinals of the Paris Masters. This victory marks Sinner’s first time reaching this stage in the tournament and brings him closer to reclaiming the world No. 1 ranking.

Sinner has now secured seven consecutive victories over Shelton, further extending his indoor winning streak to 24 matches, dating back to November 2023. A win in Paris would grant Sinner his first Masters title of the year, allowing him to regain the top ranking on Monday.

Upcoming Semifinal Matchup

In the semifinals, Sinner will face defending champion Alexander Zverev. Zverev made a remarkable comeback, saving two match points against Daniil Medvedev to win their quarterfinal match 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5). This victory ended Zverev’s five-match losing streak to Medvedev, extending over two years.

Recent Encounters

Recently, Sinner and Zverev faced off in the final in Vienna, where Sinner triumphed 7-5 in the third set. Their head-to-head record stands at an even 4-4, setting the stage for a competitive semifinal showdown.

During his match against Medvedev, Zverev recovered from a deficit, saving both match points at 4-5 in the final set. “Daniil is kind of my kryptonite. I don’t like playing him,” Zverev remarked. Despite the challenges, he expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming match against Sinner, hoping for another exciting encounter.

Other Semifinalists

Felix Auger-Aliassime also advanced to the semifinals after defeating wild-card entrant Valentin Vacherot 6-2, 6-2. Vacherot had an impressive run, winning his previous 10 Masters matches, including his first title in Shanghai earlier this month. However, Auger-Aliassime showcased superior performance, earning his place in the final four.

• Felix Auger-Aliassime has reached 10 tour semifinals this season.
• He has previously won titles in Adelaide, Montpellier, and Brussels.

Auger-Aliassime will meet Alexander Bublik in the semifinals. Bublik secured his spot by defeating sixth-seeded Alex de Minaur with a score of 6-7 (5), 6-4, 7-5, without facing a single service break.

Bublik has enjoyed a stellar performance since the French Open, winning 30 out of 37 matches and clinching four titles. He made history as the first Kazakh player to reach a Masters semifinal.

As the tournament progresses, fans can expect thrilling matches, especially with the high stakes for Sinner and Zverev. The Paris Masters continues to highlight exceptional talent in men’s tennis.