The Puke Effect as Jannik Sinner's sickness in Beijing gleams golden run until Australian Open final
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Jannik
Sinner's career reached a new level since the episode where he vomited during
the quarterfinal match against Grigor Dimitrov at the China Open. The
22-year-old Italian defeated the Bulgarian 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 in one of the
tournament's standout matches.
Despite the
victory, during a changeover in the third set, when Sinner led 3-0, he called
over a wheelie bin and vomited inside before returning to the match against
Dimitrov. On that occasion, Sinner explained the situation: 'A very tough
evening, the level was really high. I didn't feel very good, maybe I ate
something wrong. At one point, I also threw up a little, but I'm happy with how
I handled the situation.
The match
took place on October 2, and since then, Sinner has been almost relentless in
the challenges that came his way. "The Puke Effect" somewhat set a
precedent before Sinner's significant breakthrough, establishing him as the
best player in recent months.
"After
Puke," Sinner boasts a record of 24-3 (88.8%) and a remarkable 11
victories against top-10 players. In just over three months, he secured three
wins against the world No. 1 Novak Djokovic: first in the round-robin stage of
the ATP Finals, then in the Davis Cup, and finally in the semifinals of the
current 2024 Australian Open, ending Djokovic's six-year reign in Melbourne by 6-1, 6-2, 6-7(6), 6-3.
The Italian
also claimed the trophies at the Beijing Open and Vienna Open, was the
runner-up in the Finals (losing to Djokovic) and became the champion of the
Davis Cup with Italy for the first time in almost 50 years. This week, he has
already reached his first Grand Slam final and will challenge Daniil Medvedev
for the title. In the head-to-head, Medvedev leads 6-3, although Sinner has won
the last three encounters, all 'after puke' as well.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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