Sinner defeated Zverev 7-6 (9), 5-7, 7-6 (4) in 3 hours, 7 minutes, equaling Casper Ruud’s ATP Tour record by reaching his fifth final of the season.
The first set against Zverev lasted more than an hour and the match was also stopped for 30 minutes due to rain.
Zverev, who has won four straight meetings with Sinner, finished the match with a 124-121 total points advantage.
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“I think we both raised our level at that time. Tiebreak can go both ways. I just tried to stay there mentally. Obviously, I’m happy to be in the final,” Sinner was quoted as saying ESPN, Monday (19/8).
Sinner, who has been dealing with a right hip issue, was seen holding the area early in the game. However, Sinner said he was physically fine.
“Sometimes I feel it. I have to check it after this tournament here. I didn’t have much time to recover before coming here. I’m not worried yet. I’m happy to play,” he said. (M-3)
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