Sinner, birthday on the field. In Cincinnati he challenges Thompson, time and where to watch the match on TV

On his 23rd birthday, Jannik Sinner returns to the field at Masters 1000 in CincinnatiThe Italian world number one and first favorite of the tournament draw in Ohio is engaged in the round of 16.

Sinner vs. Thompson

After having enjoyed a bye in the first round, Sinner made his debut directly in the round of 32, beating the American in two sets Alex Michelsen (57 ATP) for 6-4 7-5 in just under two hours of play. A match that confirmed the less than optimal condition of Sinner, who is trying to recover as best as possible after the tonsillitis that forced him to give up the Olympics. Montreal – where he went out in the quarterfinals against Rublev – and Cincinnati are the appointments that precede l’Us Openthe last Slam of the season starting on August 26. In the Cincinnati Round of 16Sinner challenges the Australian Jordan Thompsonworld number 32 who beat the Frenchman Humbert in three sets (3-6 6-3 7-6) in his debut match and the Argentine Baez in the second round (6-2, 6-4). It will be the first meeting between the two.

Match time and where to watch it on TV

The match between Sinner e Thompson It is the second on the Centre Court of a program starting at 17:00 Italian time. It will be possible to watch it live on Sky Sport Uno (201), Sky Sport Tennis (203) and Sky Sport Arena (204) and in streaming on Now and SkyGo.