Sinner sails into final where De Minaur awaits
Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner eased into the final at the Rotterdam Open, defeating Tallon Griekspoor 6-2 6-4 in their semi-final.
Australia's Alex De Minaur awaits the Italian in the showpiece match after he beat Grigor Dimitrov impressivle in the other last-four clash, also in straight sets 6-4 6-3.
“Today, in a practice session beforehand, we tried to keep the intensity quite high, trying to feel the court and get into the rhythm a little bit,” Sinner said.
“I knew that today I had to raise the level, which I have done, and obviously I’m glad that I can play once more here in the final in Rotterdam.
“It would mean a lot [to win the title]. It’s a special place, as I’ve said many times. The tournament believed in me years ago, and this is my second final. Last year I lost in three sets, so every final is different.
“Let’s see what’s coming. I know [De Minaur] quite well, he knows me well, and I guess he’s going to change a couple of things. So tomorrow I have to be really prepared and ready and we will see what I am capable of.”
