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Sinner Opens ATP Finals Title Defense With 7-5, 6-1 Win Over Auger-Aliassime

Serving with clinical efficiency, the world No. 2 moved to 1-0 in the Bjorn Borg Group on his 27th straight indoor win.

Overview

  • Sinner did not face a break point and won about 89% of his first‑serve points in a 1:41 performance in Turin.
  • Auger-Aliassime developed a left‑calf issue late in the first set, took an off‑court medical timeout, and received further treatment in the second set.
  • Post‑match, the Canadian called the problem “not dangerous” and said he expects to be ready to play Ben Shelton on Wednesday.
  • Sinner leads the Bjorn Borg Group at 1‑0 and is scheduled to meet Alexander Zverev next; Shelton lost to Zverev in his opener, leaving Shelton and Auger‑Aliassime at 0‑1.
  • The defending champion remained unbeaten in sets at the ATP Finals since the 2023 final, extending his indoor hard‑court streak to 27 matches.