ATP Rotterdam Open: Jannik Sinner vs Tallon Griekspoor; Preview, Head-to-Head, and Prediction

Coming off a successful campaign at the Australian Open, all eyes were lying on Jannik Sinner as he started his new journey in Rotterdam. The young Italian stood up to the expectations of the fans and made his way into the semi-finals of the tournament. With just one step away from the finals, he will be willing to give everything in his power to secure the win. However, his journey would get intense now.

Standing his way in the semis will be a strong force of Tallon Griekspoor. That being said, who among the two will put their hands on victory? Let’s find out!

Jannik Sinner vs Tallon Griekspoor: Preview

First-seeded Jannik Sinner is geared up to face Tallon Griekspoor in the ATP Rotterdam Open semi-final. He has shown impressive performances in the tournament. Sinner displayed his red-hot form with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Botic van de Zandschulp and a hard-fought 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 win against Gael Monfils. His quarterfinal clash with Milos Raonic saw a competitive first set and an unfortunate injury retirement by Raonic in the second, allowing Sinner to advance at 7-6 (4), 1-1 ret.

Griekspoor, on the other hand, showcased resilience by staging comebacks in both his earlier matches, defeating Lorenzo Musetti and fourth seed Hubert Hurkacz. In the quarterfinals against Emil Ruusuvuori, Griekspoor secured a crucial break to claim the first set 7-5 and then triumphed in a tie-break to seal a 7-5, 7-6 (5) victory. Both players bring their strengths to the semifinals, promising an exciting matchup in the ABN AMRO Open.

Sinner vs Griekspoor: Head-to-head

When it comes to the head-to-head statistics between the 2 players, Jannik Sinner has been a clear winner among the two. Out of the two encounters that they have faced in, Sinner has managed to emerge victorious on all those occasions. Interestingly, both their encounters came last year and the first meeting was at the Rotterdam Open itself. In a gripping encounter, it was Sinner who managed to secure a straight-set win.

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On the other hand, their second encounter came in the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup. In an encounter where Italy defeats the Dutch, Sinner prevailed victorious over his opponent in a straight-set win.

Prediction: Jannik Sinner to make his way into second consecutive final

With his win, Sinner marked his 10th consecutive win this season and his 200th career victory. Griekspoor showcased resilience, securing a win against Ruusuvuori with an impressive 85% first serve points won. However, facing the undefeated Sinner poses a tough challenge. The Italian, who recently won the Australian Open, will be a hard nut to crack.

However, if Griekspoor wants to stand a chance, he will have to bring something out of the box. This could be a close battle. However, Sinner remains the favorite to secure another victory. Who are you rooting for in the semis? Do let us know in the comments below!

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