Jannik Sinner Unbothered by Rankings as He Gets Closer to ATP Finals 2021 Qualification

20-year-old Jannik Sinner has developed a knack for winning and has no plans of stopping on the ATP Tour. So far, he has won four ATP titles this season and earned a career-high World No.11 spot. But for him, overcoming the difficulties in every match remains far more important than the ranking number.

Currently, Sinner is competing in the Vienna Open, where he extended his winning streak to six matches. Also, he defeated Reilly Opelka and Denis Novak with the same scoreboard 6-4, 6-2. Following his latest win, he explained why the rise in rankings doesn’t matter and what matters actually.

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Jannik Sinner on ATP Rankings and winning matches

Indeed, Jannik Sinner is turning heads in every tournament with his powerful strokes and determination to win. What’s more impressive, he stated that his singular focus is on dealing with on-court challenges and “Ranking is just a number.”

“I don’t want to talk about the live ranking,” Sinner said. “Every match is difficult, today there wasn’t a lot of pace, and I felt a little slow on the pitch. Every day is different, but you always have to find a way to win: this matters.”

(All quotes are translated from Italian to English via Google Translate)

Aug 8, 2021; Washington, DC, USA; Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates after winning the singles finals match against Mackenzie McDonald of the United States (not pictured) at Citi Open at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports

Considering his mindset, Sinner will be looking forward to attaining as many wins and qualifying for the ATP Finals. Interestingly, he is only one win away from entering the Top 8 in the race this week.

ATP Race (28/10/2021)

7. Ruud, 3105 (Vienna QFs)
8. Hurkacz, 2955 (OUT this week)
9. Sinner, 2925 (Vienna QFs)
10. Norrie, 2875 (OUT this week)
11. Auger-Aliassime, 2420 (Vienna QFs)
12. Karatsev, 2280 (OUT this week)
13. Schwartzman, 1945 (Vienna QFs)

— José Morgado (@josemorgado) October 29, 2021

Most significantly, the 20-year-old Italian has always paid more attention to learning and improving. That is why despite the success this season, he aims to build a notable career instead of celebrating his growth.

Without a doubt, he is one of the most promising present and future talents of men’s tennis. Hence, it is more intriguing to see him rise from the bottom and reach the stars.

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Who will Sinner play next in Vienna Open 2021?

In the Vienna Open 2021, a blockbuster encounter is ready to ensue between the two breakthrough stars of this season. Both Sinner and Norwegian Casper Ruud will aim at booking the semifinals seat in Austria.

Aug 8, 2021; Washington, DC, USA; Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates during the singles finals match against Mackenzie McDonald of the United States (not pictured) at Citi Open at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports

Unquestionably, it is one of those matches that tick all the checklist of a high-quality tennis battle. And, fans will be excited to see the new generation giving all out on the court.

Who are you supporting, Sinner or Ruud?

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