Turin, Nov 15 (NationPress) The defending champion Jannik Sinner from Italy showcased his remarkable form, securing his 30th consecutive indoor victory as he advanced to the ATP Finals title match for the third straight year on Saturday, overcoming Alex de Minaur with scores of 7-5, 6-2, thereby preserving his flawless record against the Australian.

Sinner, who maintained an unblemished record without dropping a set or his serve during the round-robin phase of the tournament, thrived under the enthusiastic support of his home crowd in Turin. He exhibited patience in the first set, ultimately converting on his eighth break point to gain the upper hand. With his intensity and precise ball striking, the 24-year-old overwhelmed the tenacious de Minaur in the second set, becoming the youngest player since Lleyton Hewitt in 2004 to reach three finals at this prestigious year-end event.

“I am very pleased,” Sinner stated. “As this is the last tournament of the year, it feels fantastic to conclude in this manner. The match was quite challenging, especially at the start of the first set. I felt he was serving excellently, with great precision. In the second set, breaking early helped elevate my level,” he shared with the ATP Tour.

“I aimed to be more aggressive, and it paid off, but it was indeed a tough match. Qualifying for the finals three years in a row holds significant meaning for me. The atmosphere is incredible for playing tennis, and this is a wonderful venue to wrap up this beautiful season. Tomorrow, I will savor and strive for the best possible outcome,” he added.

Sinner has been on a remarkable run, winning his last 30 indoor matches, with his sole defeat coming against Novak Djokovic in the championship match in northern Italy two years ago. Since then, he has claimed indoor titles in Rotterdam, Turin, Vienna, and Paris, while also aiding Italy to two Davis Cup victories.

The second seed is set to enhance his trophy collection when he faces either Carlos Alcaraz or Felix Auger-Aliassime in the finals on Sunday. Alcaraz, aiming for his first title at the year-end event, secured the ATP Year-End No. 1 rankings by going undefeated (3-0) in the round-robin stage this week, thus halting Sinner’s pursuit.

Sinner now boasts a 13-0 advantage in their ATP head-to-head encounters, having defeated the 26-year-old in his journey to titles at the Australian Open, Beijing, and Vienna this season.

Inside the filled Inalpi Arena, de Minaur briefly quieted the cheering 13,000-strong crowd when he reached 0/40 in Sinner’s opening service game. However, failing to convert allowed the Italian to regain his composure and dominate. From that moment onward, the World No. 2 patiently sought opportunities.

De Minaur put up a valiant effort, covering the court extensively and fending off seven break points to keep pace. However, at 5-5, Sinner finally broke through his opponent's defenses, executing a backhand winner down the line. The Italian, who won 59 percent of points on De Minaur’s second serve in the set, closed out the first set with a serve to take the lead.

In the second set, Sinner solidified his control by breaking the Australian’s serve twice. The Italian showcased excellent timing, striking 32 winners and achieving 75 percent success on his first serves throughout the match, maintaining a comfortable rhythm to secure victory after one hour and 52 minutes.

For de Minaur, the defeat concludes a noteworthy year. The Australian finishes with a record of 56-24, marking his first season surpassing the 50-win milestone, as per the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index. His single title in 2025 came from the ATP 500 event in Washington.