The Asian tour has come to an end, and it is time to review what happened at its flagship tournament, the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2024. Twelve days of frenetic activity and great tennis, where Jannik Sinner emerged as the champion, showcasing his supremacy at the moment, but there is much more to talk about.
There are fewer and fewer major tournaments left to be played in the season, and this ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2024 is leaving no one indifferent. Surprises, disappointments, emotions in abundance, and great tennis spiced up the competitive activity in the Chinese megalopolis, which enjoyed the presence of Novak Djokovic, its great idol, and crowned a Jannik Sinner whose consistency sets records and instills fear among his opponents, positioning himself to sign a historic season.
1. Jannik Sinner, an eternal glory without apparent tennis threat
Signing a season like the one the Italian is having is highly commendable, but it almost seems epic to do it with the sword of Damocles hanging over him regarding the possible doping sanction. His ability to isolate himself from this problem and showcase brilliant, tremendously regular, and solid tennis highlights that we are facing a great star.
2. Novak Djokovic proves he can continue fighting for great goals
The best possible news is to see the Serbian competing, as he is inexorably approaching retirement. However, seeing how he maintains the enthusiasm to compete and the ability to aim for significant successes gives all fans confidence in his staying in the elite for a while longer. He was far from being able to beat Sinner in the final, but the balance is very positive in reaching the final.
3. Carlos Alcaraz and a clear margin for improvement in specific situations
Competing at maximum intensity in two consecutive tournaments is something that still costs the Murcian player, especially when facing opponents of supposedly inferior stature but with a distinctive style; great power in shots, willingness to take risks and play inside the court, flat shots, and a tendency to disrupt time and seize initiative from the Spanish player. Machac meets all these prerogatives and defeated an Alcaraz lacking tactical solutions.
4. Czech tennis is in good hands
It had been too long since a tennis superpower like the Czech Republic was seen with two representatives in the final rounds of a major tournament. Jakub Mensik and Tomas Machac ensure a bright future, having not only demonstrated this week, but throughout the year, that they have the necessary potential to secure high rankings and be prominent in the years ahead.
5. Frustration of players destined for great success who seem stagnant
The situation of players like Rublev, Ruud, Rune, or Tsitsipas is becoming alarming, as they seem unable to find their form and are immersed in a negative spiral from which they do not seem to easily escape in the short term. Neither Medvedev nor Zverev have performed as expected; the former does not seem capable of challenging Carlos and Jannik, and the latter looks exhausted after a very demanding season.
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