Jannik Sinner asserts himself with authority in Monte-Carlo and advances to a heavyweight semi-final against Alexander Zverev. The young Italian prodigy dispelled all doubts about his physical condition, which had arisen the previous day, by dominating Felix Auger-Aliassime in the quarter-finals of the Monte-Carlo Masters 1000 in an impressive manner. With a solid performance and leaving no room for surprises, Sinner secured his twentieth consecutive victory in Masters 1000 tournaments, a streak that began in Paris 2025, and guaranteed his 48th career semi-final appearance, the 16th in events of this category.
Felix Auger-Aliassime, the talented Canadian, was unable to impose his game or create real problems for the Italian, who was perfect on serve and never gave the opponent a chance to take control in the rallies. The Canadian once again showed a lack of boldness that has cost him dearly in decisive moments against players of Sinner’s calibre, clearly conceding with a double 3-6, 4-6.
The match began with Auger-Aliassime avoiding a disastrous start by saving two break points in his first service game, but Sinner quickly adjusted and began to continuously pressure the opponent. The tension mounted when the Canadian, at a crucial moment, committed a double fault on a break point, allowing the Italian to close the set 6-3 naturally and authoritatively.
In the second set, Sinner showed all his class and composure, responding in decisive moments. When Auger-Aliassime tried to react and had an opportunity in the fourth game, the Italian responded with a winning serve that dashed any hopes of a comeback. At 3-3, Sinner consolidated his advantage with powerful offensive play, constructing points with his forehand and finishing with a technical and challenging smash on a break point that declared his dominance. Without faltering, Sinner closed the match and secured his ticket to the semi-final.
Now, the next obstacle for the Italian is none other than Alexander Zverev, an opponent he has already defeated in advanced stages of major tournaments like the BNP Paribas Open and the Miami Open. The German showed his resilience and quality by winning a duel of over two hours and forty minutes against the young João Fonseca, with a score of 7-5, 6-7(3), 6-3.
This clash between Sinner and Zverev promises to be a high-level spectacle, with both tennis players fighting for the opportunity to compete in the final of the prestigious Monte-Carlo Masters 1000. Stay tuned for this explosive encounter, where technique, mental strength, and experience will be at play to decide who advances to the tournament’s main decision.
