Sinner Matches Federer’s Record, dominates ATP Finals Group Stage
Turin, Italy – Jannik Sinner achieved a historic feat at the ATP Finals on Friday, equaling Roger Federer’s record of 29 consecutive indoor victories with a 6-3, 7-6 win over Ben Shelton. The victory secured Sinner’s first place in Group Borg and marked the first time a player has navigated the group stage of the ATP Finals without dropping a set since 1970.
Sinner’s path to this milestone included straight-set victories against Félix Auger-Aliassime (7-5, 6-1) and Alexander Zverev (6-4, 6-3). Remarkably, the world No.2 hasn’t lost a set since October 26th, when he fell to Zverev in Vienna. This run places him alongside Federer and Pete Sampras for the second-best performance in ATP Finals history.
The Italian’s dominant performance signals strong momentum as he aims to defend his crown this weekend, beginning with a semi-final clash against Alex De Minaur. Sinner’s undefeated run through the group stage underscores his current form and establishes him as a clear favorite to advance further in the tournament.
