Summary
Jannik Sinner dropped a set for the first time in 186 days at an ATP Masters event but won his match to reach the Monte Carlo quarter-finals. If he wins the tournament, he will become the world number one tennis player. Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka withdrew from the Stuttgart Open due to an injury.
Key Facts
- Jannik Sinner lost a set for the first time since October, breaking his streak of 37 consecutive set wins.
- Sinner advanced to the Monte Carlo quarter-finals, defeating Tomas Machac.
- The match ended with a score of 6-1, 6-7 (3-7), 6-3 in Sinner's favor.
- If Sinner wins at Monte Carlo, he could become the world's top-ranked player.
- Sinner was previously suspended for three months last year due to failing two doping tests.
- Aryna Sabalenka pulled out of the Stuttgart Open because of an injury.
- Sabalenka recently achieved the 'Sunshine Double' by winning tournaments at Indian Wells and Miami.
- Magdalena Frech will replace Sabalenka in the Stuttgart Open starting Monday.
