Sinner, Dimitrov and the unfinished business

September 2020, Rome: Although Jannik Sinner is causing real hype with his victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas, there are no fans attending his next match against Gregor Dimitrov. Because the coronavirus has the world firmly under control. Sinner gave the Bulgarian a tough fight, but ultimately had to admit defeat 6:4, 4:6 and 4:6. Die-hard Sinner fans have never forgotten the match point. A smash that the 21-year-old normally uses with his eyes closed, he hits the net. Game, set and match.

Two and a half years after that bitter day, the next duel takes place in Miami. This time a defeat would not be part of the learning process, but rather a setback. Because given the level shown recently, the Sesto player is the clear favorite. That he was with his Opening match against Laslo Djere didn't shine, doesn't change that. Especially since Dimitrov also had to fight hard in the second round (he also enjoyed a bye). He beat the German Jan-Lennard Struff (ATP 103) 4:6, 7:6 and 6:4 after more than two and a half hours of play.

Although the 31-year-old has missed a lot, he will be in top shape for the match. Because fitness has always distinguished the Bulgarian. But Dimitrov has already passed his career peak. In 2017 he won the ATP Finals and climbed to number 3 in the world rankings before falling into a hole and was never able to build on these successes. Known for his incredible feel for the ball, Dimitrov can nevertheless be dangerous to anyone on a good day. Because he has a strong serve, an excellent forehand and a variable game. How Sinner copes with this will become clear from 1 a.m. CET (19 p.m. local time in Miami). The winner of the match will face either Andrey Rublev (ATP 7) or Miomir Kecmanovic (ATP 35).

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Sinner, Dimitrov and the unfinished business

When Jannik Sinner plays his second round match at the Masters 1000 tournament in Miami on Monday night, he will face a top-class opponent. Someone who was able to defeat the Sextner once - and in an extremely strange way.

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