Sinner can do no wrong against Zverev

Jannik Sinner put pure power on display Saturday as the Italian reached his first Monte Carlo Masters final with a 6-1, 6-4 thrashing for an eighth straight win over Alexander Zverev.

The world No. 2 concluded his rout in 83 minutes with a driving forehand winner down the line on match point.

Sinner becomes the first man since Novak Djokovic in 2015 to reach the final of the first three Masters events of a season. The Italian won titles last month in Indian Wells and Miami before pivoting to the European clay of the principality.

Sinner has not lost to the third-ranked Zverev since the US Open three years ago.

The Italian got away to an opening break in his 21st consecutive match win and never let Zverev into the semi-final.

The pair have now met in the last four Masters semi-finals dating to the Paris Indoors last November,

 Sinner will compete for the title on Sunday against the winner from defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and Monegasque breakthrough Valentin Vacherot, setting national records with every win here. 

“Every match is different and I’m happy with this wn,” Sinner said. “We came here hoping to get some feedback (on his game).

“Reaching the final means a lot to me. I felt really solid from the beginning. Getting an early break always influences the dynamics of the match

“I’m looking forward to the fina; playing those is why I wake up. I’ve got nothing to lose. Making the final means a lot to me.”

Main photo:- Jannik Sinner takes a strong hold in Monte Carlo – by ISF Ltd