Jannik Sinner’s journey to the China Open finals has been nothing short of remarkable. During his quarter-final match against Grigor Dimitrov, the Italian star faced a challenging setback – a sudden bout of illness that led him to vomit into a trash bin on the court during the match. Sinner later attributed this episode to the likely consumption of some stale food.
Despite the adverse circumstances, Sinner demonstrated extraordinary resolve, not only battling his opponent but also his physical discomfort. In the end, he clinched a hard-fought victory against Dimitrov with a score of 6-4, 4-6, 6-2, showcasing his determination and mental toughness.
In his post-match interview, he said, “A very tough evening, the level was high. I didn’t feel very good, maybe I ate something wrong. At one point I also threw up a little, but I’m happy with how I handled the situation.”
Jannik Sinner explains why he had to vomit in a bin mid-match at China Openhttps://t.co/ZDLfzmHmbN pic.twitter.com/CBMf9NIrgQ
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Sinner’s journey to the finals took a toll on his health, and his previous match against Britain’s Dan Evans had already seen him struggling with illness. Even then, he faced criticism from Evans, who mocked him for seeking medical treatment. However, Sinner’s grit and determination prevailed as he advanced to the semi-finals, setting up a highly anticipated clash with his arch-rival Carlos Alcaraz.
However, Sinner bludgeoned top-seeded Alcaraz in a one-sided affair 7-6, 6-1 to march into the finals of the China Open tournament and then played a perfect match to reign supreme over his nemesis, Medvedev, and no. 2 seed, whom he had never won in six previous occasions with a score line of 7-6, 7-6. Sinner’s resolute spirit to triumph over personal adversity and top-notch competition made this tournament victory extremely special.
Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev’s stats and feats.
Daniil Medvedev and Jannik Sinner, both reached the business end of the tournament this week, meeting in the finals of the China Open. How do they stack against each other in their careers to date and in the current season? Let’s find out.
Daniil Medvedev, with an impressive career record and a tally of 20 titles to his name, brings a wealth of experience to the court. In contrast, Jannik Sinner, a 22-year-old from Italy, made his entry into the professional tennis scene in 2018. Despite his relatively brief time, he has already claimed an impressive 9 career titles, showcasing his remarkable talent, beyond his age.
Jannik Sinner after finally beating Daniil Medvedev:
“First of all Daniil, thanks for letting me win 1 match.” 😂 pic.twitter.com/Z91jQzNmBy
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Medvedev’s experience is evident in his astonishing win-loss record of 326-131 and earnings of over $34 million in prize money in his career. In contrast, Sinner, despite having a shorter career so far, boasts an impressive record of 175-72 and has accumulated over $12 million in prize money.
In the 2023 season to date, Medvedev, ranked 3rd in the world, boasts an impressive year with 59 wins and 13 losses, clinching five titles so far. In contrast, Sinner, with a world ranking of 4, has had an equally impressive season, securing 49 wins against 13 losses and claiming three titles.