Jason Collins
Dailysports's expert
Jannik Sinner
Taylor Fritz
In the ATP Finals in Turin, Jannik Sinner and Taylor Fritz are set to face off on November 12. Here’s my prediction for this matchup—can the American challenger put up a fight against the world’s top-ranked player?
Jannik Sinner
Regardless of how the ATP Finals conclude, Jannik Sinner is already the undisputed best player of the year, with an impressive seven tournament wins, including two Grand Slams and a high-profile exhibition tournament in Saudi Arabia.
Deservedly ranked as the world’s No. 1, Sinner has shown exceptional form, losing only one of his last 27 matches. The tournament, held in his home country of Italy, gives Sinner added motivation to push for victory here. He opened his ATP Finals campaign with a strong performance against Alex De Minaur, winning 6-3, 6-4.
Taylor Fritz
Taylor Fritz has had a solid season himself, currently ranked fifth globally at 27 years old. He has two titles under his belt this year, though not from the highest-tier events, and reached one Grand Slam final.
Fritz began the ATP Finals on a high note, defeating Russia’s Daniil Medvedev in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3. This strong start positions him well for a potential semifinal berth, though facing Sinner will be a real test. Fritz hasn’t yet captured a Grand Slam title, but he’s demonstrated the skill and determination to aim for such achievements.
Match Stats
- Sinner’s record on hard courts is outstanding, with 46 wins out of 49 matches.
- Fritz has 24 wins from 36 matches on indoor hard courts this season.
- Betting odds for the match: Sinner to win: 1.14, Fritz to win: 5.9
Head-to-Head
The two have met three times, with Sinner leading 2-1. Their most notable encounter was this year’s US Open final, where Sinner triumphed in three sets.
Prediction
Sinner is the clear favorite, especially with the added advantage of a home crowd. Fritz is a capable player, but taking down the world No. 1 is a tall order. My recommendation is to back Sinner with a -4 game handicap.
