Jannik Sinner Defeats Ben Shelton in Shanghai
Sinner's Strong Serve Proves Crucial in Victory
In a thrilling encounter, top seed Jannik Sinner defeated American qualifier Ben Shelton in the Shanghai Masters. Sinner's powerful serve proved to be a key factor in the match, as he notched 138 mph on his first serve and 135 mph on his second.
Sinner Dominates Early Sets
Sinner started the match aggressively, breaking Shelton's serve twice in the first set and taking it 6-2. He continued his dominance in the second set, breaking Shelton's serve at 2-2 and holding serve to win the set 6-4.
Shelton Rallies in Third Set
Shelton fought back in the third set, breaking Sinner's serve at 3-3 and holding his own serve to take a 4-3 lead. However, Sinner regained control of the match and eventually took the set in a tiebreak.
Sinner Extends Winning Streak
With this victory, Sinner extends his winning streak to 18 matches and remains undefeated in 2024. He advances to the quarterfinals, where he will face the winner of the match between Hubert Hurkacz and Daniil Medvedev.
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