Sinner Defeats Shelton to Secure Paris Semifinal Spot
Jannik Sinner secured a spot in the Paris Masters semifinals after defeating Ben Shelton with a score of 6-3, 6-3. This marks Sinner’s first entrance into the semifinals of the prestigious tournament, bringing him closer to reclaiming the world No. 1 ranking. With this victory, Sinner extended his winning streak against Shelton to seven matches and has maintained an impressive indoor winning streak of 24 matches since November 2023.
Sinner’s Path to the Semifinals
As Sinner aims for his first Masters title of the year, he must overcome defending champion Alexander Zverev in the upcoming match. Zverev reached the semifinals after a dramatic victory over Daniil Medvedev, saving two match points to win 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5). This win ended a two-year, five-match losing streak against Medvedev.
Upcoming Clash: Sinner vs. Zverev
Sinner and Zverev previously faced each other in the finals at Vienna last weekend, where Sinner emerged victorious with a score of 7-5. Their head-to-head record is currently tied at 4-4, promising an exciting showdown in the semifinals.
Other Quarterfinal Matches
In another quarterfinal match, Felix Auger-Aliassime eliminated wild-card Valentin Vacherot with a 6-2, 6-2 victory. Vacherot had showcased his skills by winning ten consecutive Masters matches, including a title in Shanghai earlier this month.
- Auger-Aliassime’s performance proves too strong for Vacherot, as he moves on to his fourth Masters semifinal.
- Auger-Aliassime has reached 10 tour semifinals this season, trailing only Carlos Alcaraz.
Bublik’s Impressive Run
Auger-Aliassime will face Alexander Bublik in the semifinals. Bublik advanced by defeating sixth-seeded Alex de Minaur 6-7 (5), 6-4, 7-5 without losing serve. He has triumphed in 30 of 37 matches since the French Open, winning four titles along the way, making him the first Kazakh player to reach a Masters semifinal.
As the Paris Masters continues, fans can look forward to thrilling matches featuring some of the world’s best players striving for victory in an elite competition.
