A recent act of sportsmanship by Jannik Sinner at the Shanghai Masters has captured the hearts of tennis enthusiasts worldwide. Beyond securing a hard-fought victory against Marcos Giron, Sinner’s gesture of goodwill and apology over a net cord incident during the first set was much appreciated by tennis fans.
Sinner and Giron had engaged in an intense match in the Round of 64, with Sinner ultimately triumphing with a score of 7-6(9-7), 6-2. However, it was the moment of humility and respect that followed their match that truly stole the spotlight.
A video shared on social media captured the players sharing a light hearted exchange as they approached the umpire. With a smile on his face, Sinner extended a heartfelt apology to Giron, for the crucial net chord in the second set that not only took the point away from Giron but also the set, as luck would have it.
Jannik Sinner apologized to Marcos Giron for the net cord after their match:
“Sorry for the 1st set” 😂
How could you not love him. 🇮🇹
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) October 7, 2023
As they shook hands after the match, Sinner said, “Sorry for the first set.” This gesture resonated with the tennis world, earning praise for Sinner’s sportsmanship. One fan commented on social media X, “Sinner is one amazing person love his sportsmanship.”
Sinner is one amazing person love his sportsmanship.
— Madhva Raj A (@madhva_a) October 7, 2023
Another user remarked, “Just a great player who is coming into his own….,” referring to his growing stature in men’s tennis after beating Alcaraz and Medvedev en route to a China Open win last week.
Just a great player who is coming into his own…. https://t.co/unA4bNNfQa
— TJ and Bart’s Dad! (@ApplePasta) October 7, 2023
In a sport where luck can play a big role alongside skill, Jannik Sinner’s act reminds us how he humbly acknowledged that fate played a part in winning the closely contested first set, which ultimately resulted in his victory over his opponent.
The next-up challenge for Jannik Sinner at Shanghai Masters
Jannik Sinner demonstrated a strong performance in his match against Marcos Giron, scoring 81 points compared to his opponent’s 58. Sinner’s success was attributed to his excellent serve, winning 79% of points behind his first serve. He also efficiently converted 50% of the break points he earned.
Achieving his 50th win of the 2023 season, Tennis TV wrote on social media X, that Sinner was on a “Shang-High.” It was Sinner’s sixth consecutive win in China, a remarkable feat achieved by the young Italian.
Sinner’s on a Shang-High 🤩@janniksin wins his #RolexShanghaiMasters debut 7-6 6-2 against Giron to hit 50 wins for the season! ✅ pic.twitter.com/tk3daoIuLN
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) October 7, 2023
After his victory against Marcos Giron in the Round of 64, Jannik Sinner is gearing up to face the world no. 29, Sebastian Baez in the next round of the Shanghai Masters 1000 event. In the meantime, Sebastian Baez earned his spot in the match against Jannik Sinner by defeating Australian tennis player Dane Sweeny with a score of 6-2, 6-4.
Notably, this upcoming match will be the first time that the Argentine and Sinner will compete against each other. The 22-year-old Sinner is making his debut appearance in Shanghai and would be looking forward to going deep in the tournament, after his recent success in the China Open.
