Sinner starts well in Shanghai: Taro Daniel beaten in two sets

Convincing debut for Jannik Sinner in Shanghai. The world number 1 enters the third round by beating the Japanese Taro Daniel, number 93 ATP, in two sets (with a score of 6-1 6-4). Next opponent is the Argentine Tomas Martin Etcheverry, seeded 31st, who yesterday beat the Dutch Botic van de Zandschulp (Ned) 7-6 (5), 3-6, 7-5.

“I feel in good shape and this is very important for me, today went very well, in the crucial moments of the match I moved well, but obviously I will try to do even better against a different opponent. I am very happy with this performance”, he said Sinner, to victory n.250 in the ATP tournaments. The world number 1 will now challenge the Argentine Tomas Martin Etcheverry, a match to be prepared also with the help of the new members of his team. “It takes some time to get to know each other a little better, but I already feel very comfortable, we are also trying to change something, new things that can improve me further as a player. There is still a lot to do off the pitch , there will be some changes that I’m looking forward to.”

Carlos Alcaraz also advances

Carlos Alcaraz also progresses without problems. After winning the Beijing final by beating Sinner in three sets, the Spaniard, seeded number three, eliminated the Chinese Juncheng Shang with a double 6-2.