𝑺𝒆𝒎𝒊-𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓 🤌 @janniksin gets past Lehecka 6-3 6-3 to continue his winning streak and advance into the semi-finals! @BNPPARIBASOPEN | #TennisParadise
Jannik SINNER marches on effortlessly, dispatches Jiri Lehecka to reach Indian Wells semifinals
ATPThursday, 14 March 2024 at 20:37
Jannik Sinner's (No. 3) stellar start to the year continues as he defeated Jiri Lehecka (32nd) 6-3, 6-3 to reach the semifinals of Indian Wells for the second consecutive year. Without much challenge from the Czech player, the Australian Open champion played his game and secured the victory.
Sinner boasts a record of 36-2 since the 2023 US Open in August of last year. Additionally, the Italian has a perfect 16-0 record in 2024, one of the best streaks since 1990, surpassed only by the Big-3 and Pete Sampras.
In the first set, Sinner, as usual, had an impeccable first serve of 74%, winning 82% of them, compared to Lehecka's 68% and 65%, respectively. Sinner got his first break opportunities in the third game and capitalized on his fourth chance to take the lead.
Lehecka was more accurate with his service to avoid further trouble and had a break opportunity when the score was 4-3 in favor of Sinner. However, the Italian remained solid, and in the next game, he created more break chances to finally secure the set 6-3. World No. 3 made just one unforced error, taking advantage of Lehecka's 11.
In the second set, notably, Sinner's first serve wasn't as effective (37%), but his shot consistency allowed him to win 74% of his points nonetheless. Once again, Sinner created a couple of break opportunities and seized the moment to take the lead.}
With the score at 5-2, Lehecka struggled with his service and had to save a couple of match points from his opponent. Despite holding his serve, Sinner ultimately sealed the victory with his own service at 6-3, 6-3.
The semifinals could delight fans with a new showdown between Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, one of the most exciting rivalries of recent times. The Spanish player won't have an easy path forward, as he faces the world No. 6 Alexander Zverev, who recently defeated him in the quarterfinals of the Aussie Open.
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