Jannik Sinner Dominates Sebastian Korda in Monte-Carlo Masters Opener

Italian tennis sensation Jannik Sinner kicked off his clay-court season in style with a dominant victory over Sebastian Korda at the Monte-Carlo Masters. After showcasing his skills on hard courts in Australia, Rotterdam, and Miami, Sinner proved his versatility on the red dirt as well.

The 22-year-old Italian put on a clay masterclass against Korda, winning an impressive 95% of points behind his first serve. Sinner’s array of stunning winners left his opponent struggling to keep up, ultimately leading to a convincing 6-1 6-2 victory in just 76 minutes.

Looking ahead, Sinner is set to face Jan-Lennard Struff in the next round after the German secured his 200th tour-level win by defeating Borna Coric. Reflecting on his performance, Sinner acknowledged the similarities in playing style between himself and Korda, emphasizing the need to work on his first serves moving forward.

Meanwhile, in other matches at the Monte-Carlo Masters, fourth seed Daniil Medvedev overcame a mid-match outburst to secure a 6-2 6-4 victory over Gael Monfils. However, defending champion Andrey Rublev suffered a surprising defeat at the hands of Alexei Popyrin, who executed a strategic game plan to outplay the Russian.

As the tournament progresses, fans can catch all the action on Sky Sports Tennis, which offers comprehensive coverage of over 80 tournaments throughout the year. With an exciting lineup of matches and top players in action, the Monte-Carlo Masters promises to deliver thrilling tennis moments for fans worldwide.