There is no one to stop this Sinner

Andrés Tomás Rico | 1 Nov 2025 | 18.16

No one can stop this Sinner. Photo: Getty Images

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Jannik Sinner does not know about discomfort or streaks. The Italian is the master of consistency, especially when playing on indoor hard courts, the place where his tennis reaches perfection. This was evident in his semifinal match at the Paris Masters 1000, where he clearly defeated Alexander Zverev who couldn't find answers and struggled physically, losing 6-0, 6-1. He now awaits Félix Auger-Aliassime in the final. If he manages to defeat the Canadian, he will once again be the world number one.

A high-level match was looming at the ATP Rolex Paris Masters between two of the top three players in the ATP ranking. Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev faced off less than a week after their final in ATP Vienna. The Italian was aiming for another victory to get closer to the world number one spot, while the German sought revenge, with Félix Auger-Aliassime already waiting in the Paris final.

Jannik Sinner was a tennis tornado against a troubled Alexander Zverev

It was interesting to see Jannik Sinner this week in Paris. The world number two had mentioned upon arrival that he was not at 100% physically and was experiencing some discomfort. However, his tennis has hardly been affected, winning all his matches without dropping a set, but also with a lot of determination. Where his legs didn't reach, his competitive hunger to regain the world number one spot did.

The Sinner hurricane returns

That hunger was evident right from the start of the match, as he made his intentions clear with a double break, reaching 4-0 in just 20 minutes thanks to an incisive and efficient tennis display, along with Zverev's errors, who was surprised by Sinner's rapid start.

The Italian didn't slow down; he was relentless, aware that shorter matches meant less strain on his fatigued muscles and more time to recover them. It was once again that perfectly oiled machine, not missing a single shot, whether forehand, backhand, or serve. Everything was landing in, and no matter how much Zverev raced around, he couldn't contain Sinner's relentless tennis, as he handed him a solid bagel (6-0) in just 30 minutes.

Zverev showed ankle discomfort

Sometimes, an image is worth a thousand words. The sight of Alexander Zverev, completely slumped in his chair, exhausted and breathing heavily, was the image of a player suffering under Jannik Sinner's dominance. The crowd tried to support the player from Hamburg, also eager for more tennis despite Sinner's magnificent performance. In fact, it was almost a victory for Zverev when he held serve to take the first game of the second set.

But there was little enthusiasm from Zverev, who requested not the physio but the doctor. The German was struggling with ankle issues: "It's been swollen since last night." He took a pain pill, although it did little to dissolve Sinner's tennis prowess, who broke for the second time in the second set to make it 4-1, and his passage to the final was a mere formality.

There was no more resistance from Zverev, who suffered a tough defeat after a week of displaying great tennis; however, his body gave in, and an impassive Sinner ultimately sealed the match (6-0, 6-1). The Italian is once again showcasing a devastating tennis game that puts him just one match away from reclaiming the world number one ranking and winning his first title at the Paris Masters 1000, provided Auger-Aliassime allows it. Watching Jannik Sinner's performance, many may wonder what his level would be if he were at full strength. It's frightening just to think about it.

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