ATP Finals 2023: Home favourite Jannik Sinner up against Holger Rune in final group stage encounter

Published at :November 16, 2023 at 9:17 PM

Modified at :January 14, 2024 at 1:09 AM

(Courtesy : Hindustan Times/San Diego Union - Tribune)

The Italian defeated top ranked Djokovic in the second group stage match.

The ATP Finals 2023 will witness a clash of two young and talented players, as Holger Rune of Denmark takes on Jannik Sinner of Italy in the final group stage encounter on Thursday (November 16th) in Turin, Italy. Holger Rune has a win and a loss each to his name while home favourite Jannik Sinner has enjoyed major success beating current world no.1 Novak Djokovic.

A win here would seal, Sinner the top spot in Green group. Rune on the other hand will be looking to cement his spot into the semifinals by winning a crucial encounter.

Holger Rune vs Jannik Sinner Preview

Holger Rune, the 20-year-old Danish sensation, has had a breakthrough season, reaching his first Grand Slam quarterfinal at the Wimbledon Championships, where he lost to eventual champion Carlos Alcaraz. He also won his maiden ATP title at the Sofia Open, defeating Jannik Sinner in the semifinals in a thrilling three-setter.

The youngster qualified for the ATP Finals as the eighth seed, becoming the youngest player to do so since Rafael Nadal in 2006. Rune has a powerful and aggressive game, with a strong serve and a lethal forehand. He is also very athletic and covers the court well. He has shown great mental toughness and resilience in his matches, especially in tie-breaks, where he has a 17-5 record in 2023. Rune received a walkover from Stefanos Tsitsipas in the previous encounter to latter’s injury.

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Jannik Sinner, the 22-year-old Italian prodigy, has also had a stellar season in 2023, reaching his first Grand Slam semifinal at the Australian Open, where he lost to Novak Djokovic. He also won three ATP titles – Miami Open, the Washington Open, and the Paris Masters, becoming the first player to win three Masters 1000 titles in a single season since Djokovic in 2015.

He qualified for the ATP Finals as the fourth seed, becoming the first Italian to do so since Matteo Berrettini in 2019. Sinner has a balanced and versatile game, with a solid serve and a powerful backhand. He is also very consistent and composed, rarely showing any emotion on the court. He has a high tennis IQ and can adapt his game to different situations and opponents. He is coached by Riccardo Piatti, who has helped him develop his skills and maturity.

Head-to-head records

Holger Rune and Jannik Sinner Sinner have faced each other twice before, both in 2023, and twice the former has emerged victorious.

Where and how to watch live streaming and TV broadcast of Holger Rune vs Jannik Sinner, ATP Finals 2023, clash in India?

Fans from India can catch the live telecast of Rune vs Sinner, ATP Finals 2023 group stage match on Sony Ten 2 & Sony Ten 5 SD/HD channels. Live streaming of the same will be available on Sony LIV app/website.

Prediction

This match promises to be an exciting and competitive one, as both players have shown great form and confidence in their previous matches. Rune has the edge in the head-to-head, but Sinner has the advantage of playing at home, with the support of the Italian fans. Sinner also has more experience and consistency at this level, while Rune is still relatively new and prone to errors.

The Italian will be motivated to maintain his unbeaten run and secure the top spot in the group, while Rune will be eager to prove himself and reach the semifinals. It will be a close and thrilling contest, but Sinner will prevail in three sets.

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