Sinner beats Coric in Montreal and flies to the eighth-finals. Arnaldi and Cobolli also advance

The American campaign started off on the right foot, for Jannik SinnerHe beat Borna Coric in the first round of Montreal with a score of 6-2, 6-4 in an hour and a half. Having recovered from the tonsillitis that prevented him from participating in the Olympicsshowed up a few days early to get over the jet lag and get ready, get used to the hard court. Sinner cares a lot about this tournament, this ATP 1000. For emotional reasons, having been the first 1000 to win. And also because defends 1000 points that could bring us closer Djokovic e Alcaraz to the leadership position that the Italian has held since after Roland Garros.

Why is it played in Montreal and not Toronto?

You will say: but Sinner won in Toronto last year… right, but the tournament is owned by the Canadian federation which, democratically, alternates the two cities in organizing it. Also because, at the same time, the women’s tournament is taking place (precisely, in Toronto this year). Having explained the mystery, let’s get back to the tennis played.

Sinner prepares for the US Open

It’s called the American campaign, because it ends in New YorkSeptember 8th. A month of stars and stripes, and with Sinner there are both coaches: Simone Vagnozzi e Darren Cahill. To leave nothing to chance, to ensure that the last Slam can provide the satisfactions that have so far been denied to his career.

Sinner and the possible derby with Sonego

Coric had to bow to Sinner: the Croatian fought, he defended himself with his nails but, in the end, he had to give in. Now the Italian awaits the winner of the challenge between Lorenzo Sonego e Alexander Tabilo: another derby, or a substantially new challenge: the only confrontation, on the red clay of Monte Carlo, dates back to two years ago. Both were other players.

Sinner and the double with Draper

While waiting for all this, Sinner enjoyed himself with the doubles, which served to break the ice. And with the British Draper the harmony was immediate, so much so that they won two not insignificant rounds, so much so that they even had fun hitting a one-handed backhand winner.

Montreal, Cobolli and Arnaldi advance

Meanwhile, there is also the other Italy that is advancing and doing very well: Flavio Cobolli got the better of Auger-Aliassime and Matthew Arnaldi he surpassed Khachanov.