Jannik Sinner has continued his hot start to the ATP Finals with a straight sets win against Taylor Fritz in a rematch of the US Open final.
Following up his two-set victory against Alex de Minaur, the world no.1 had a much tougher challenge against the American, winning 6-4 6-4 in one hour, 41 minutes.
The tight encounter saw Sinner break Fritz's serve in the 10th game of both sets as the world no.5 crumbled when it mattered.
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The first set was an enthralling battle as both players went toe-to-toe with not much between them.
After the first six games were holds, Sinner saved a break point and survived four deuces to make what seemed like a pivotal hold.
The Italian then raced to 0-40 on Fritz's serve in the next game, but the American showed determination and grit to fight back and make the hold.
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However, the scales were tipped in Sinner's favour and after holding serve himself, he broke Fritz the following game to nick the set 6-4.
The second set was almost a carbon copy, with both players holding serve until Sinner won the contest on Fritz's serve.
Sinner will now face Daniil Medvedev in his final ATP Finals round robin match with qualification to the semi-finals all-but secured.
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