Alert: Jannik Sinner defeats Hubert Hurkacz on his ATP Finals debut

The 20-year-old ATP Finals debutant lifted spirits of Italian tennis fans by topping Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2.

Tennis – ATP Finals – Pala Alpitour, Turin, Italy – November 16, 2021 Italy’s Jannik Sinner in action during his group stage match against Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz || 212833_0036

Chris Oddo

November 16, 2021

The Italian keeps alive his chance of semi-final qualification with his victory. If he finishes group play with a 2-0 record and Hubert Hurkacz defeats Alexander Zverev on Thursday, the 20-year-old will reach the last four.

#NittoATPFinals @JannikSin vs @HubertHurkacz Notes: https://t.co/rLHTmep8g2
* Sinner is youngest participant since @DelPotroJuan, 20, in 2008
* Sinner qualifies for SF with 2-0 record + @AlexZverev loss to Hurkacz on Thursday
* Hurkacz/Sinner 5-3 as doubles team (@CincyTennis QF)
— ATP Media Info (@ATPMediaInfo) November 16, 2021

Sinner becomes the youngest player to win on his ATP Finals debut since 2000, when Lleyton Hewitt defeated Pete Sampras.

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Alert: Jannik Sinner defeats Hubert Hurkacz on his ATP Finals debut

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