It seems like Jannik Sinner can’t catch a break after all on the ATP tour. With its hectic scheduling, it can get worrisome for players who are trying to make a comeback after sitting out due to injury. Sinner, who faced flak for skipping the Olympics due to tonsillitis, had a decent outing at National Bank Open but hip continue to bother him.
Well, it looks like the Italian will have to battle through the pain for some more time as his struggles continue in Cincinnati. Sinner, who didn’t enter Cincinnati with high hopes, managed to reach the semis where he faces Alexander Zverev.
Early into the match, Jannik lost his serve and it’s advantage Zverev right at the start of this engaging contest. It was during the middle of the first set that the hip started bothering Sinner and he appeared to be in pain from what the visuals showed.
Jannik Sinner grabbing his hip during his match with Zverev in Cincinnati.
Never what you want to see.
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Even during change-over, Sinner was seen doing a handful of exercises to continue playing.
Jannik Sinner seen grabbing his waist a few times already during his semi final match against Alexander Zverev. Zverev to serve next at 4-3 up in the first set. pic.twitter.com/3wezBOknGH
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While no medical assistance was asked, Sinner continues to battle through the pain and somehow managed to get the break back and equal the score at 6-6.
For Jannik to have any chance of making it to the final, it’s important that he wins the first set in the tie-breaker and puts pressure on Alexander Zverev.
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