Sinner vs. Zverev: Faith moves mountains

When Jannik Sinner used his third match point against Argentinian Federico Coria with his beloved backhand on Friday evening, he accepted it with stoic calm. No shout, no cheering pose. As if reaching a Grand Slam round of 16 was an everyday occurrence. And when asked by a journalist what result he would be satisfied with, he said no. There were signs that suggested that Sinner still had big plans for the French metropolis. Even if Alexander Zverev is waiting in the round of 16. Sinners without fear He has often proven that the young man from Sesto is not afraid of big names. Not least in the first round of the tournament in Paris with the victory over David Goffin. But it is also clear that Zverev, with whom Sinner has already trained several times, is a different house number. The German is in top form, is – unlike Sinner – at home on clay and, despite his 23 years, can draw on a wealth of experience.

His style of play can certainly be compared to that of the South Tyrolean: the backhand is his safest shot, but the forehand and serve are also great weapons. Obvious weaknesses are difficult to identify on both sides. Either way, a victory for the South Tyrolean would be nothing short of a sensation. That's for sure. The Hymns of praise from his opponent but show that Zverev's respect is great.

The match between Sinner and Zverev is scheduled for Sunday as the second game on the Court Suzanne Lenglen, the second largest but uncovered stadium on the complex. That's why Sinner and Zverev also have to hope for the weather gods, because the meteorologists are predicting rain.

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Sinner vs. Zverev: Faith moves mountains

South Tyrol is looking to Paris: On Sunday, 19-year-old Jannik Sinner will play the biggest match of his career so far in the round of XNUMX of the French Open. And against one of the best tennis players in the world.

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