Where and when to see Jannik Sinner in the final of the ATP Finals with Taylor Fritz and why we never get tired of seeing him play

Sport does not know intermediate seasons: either its results are very predictable or they are absolutely unpredictable. The names and paths of the Nitto ATP Finals finalists represent both possibilities. In the final there is Jannik Sinnerthe number one in the world, the name that everyone expects and who returns here one year after the defeat against Novak Djokovic. However, it is difficult to imagine that the opponent beaten in the semi-final was Casper Ruud, second in the group which saw the elimination of Carlos Alcaraz. Sinner defeated the Norwegian 6-1, 6-2 on Saturday evening and this result does not tell us how well Ruud also played, but it does say how unstoppable the South Tyrolean is. The blue finds Taylor Fritz in the final on Sunday afternoon and the bettors would have mentioned another name, that of Alex Zverev, number two in the world, defeated in three sets by the American.

The final is Italy United States with the same protagonists as final of the US Open last September won by Sinner against tonight’s opponent, Taylor Fritz, number five in the world. The blue has already beaten him in the group with a double 6-4, the American hasn’t beaten him since Indian Wells 2021. We go on court at 6pm on Sunday 17 November at the Inalpi arena.

«I don’t care if I’m the favorite. In the final I will try to control what is in my power: my tennis. This is an unpredictable game, the match with Ruud could have been complicated but I was good at staying there mentally and in the second set I raised my level.” As in all previous matches there is an ovation from the public. Nobody gets tired of seeing Sinner, who never gives up, who always finds a different and original solution to close the point. The journey is exhilarating: 69 victories in 2024, the one with the Norwegian is the 25th in the last 26 played. At the end of the match, once again the first thoughts are for the public and immediately afterwards come the memories. «It’s a great emotion, it’s really special to play here for me. I remember well the final we lost against Djokovic last year, this time I will try to do better. Regardless of the result, it was a week full of emotions and beautiful moments, which I will remember for a long time.”

All ATP Finals matches are broadcast for Sky subscribers on Sky Sport Uno, Sky Sport Tennis and Sky Sport Arena. They are also streaming on NowTV and Sky Go. Sinner-Ruud is broadcast free-to-air on Rai 2 and streaming on the RaiPlay platform. In the stands, as throughout the week, father and brother are waiting. The mother, after Monday’s tears, continues to choose not to watch her son’s games.