Sinner’s streak surges in Paris opener
Jannik Sinner carries Vienna’s momentum into the Paris Masters, dismantling Zizou Bergs with clinical efficiency to extend his indoor dominance and sharpen his chase for the top ranking.
Under the humming lights of La Défense Arena, Jannik Sinner stepped onto the court with the quiet assurance of a player in full command. Four days after securing the ATP 500 title in Vienna, the No. 2 in the PIF ATP Rankings launched his Paris Masters title bid by overwhelming Zizou Bergs 6-4, 6-2 in their first meeting. This 88-minute display extended his winning streak on indoor hard courts to 22 matches, a run that blends tactical sharpness with the mental edge needed to navigate a grueling season’s end.
Early pressure cracks defenses
The match’s opening game unfolded over 12 minutes, with Bergs saving four break points through stubborn crosscourt forehands and quick net rushes. Sinner stayed patient, converting the fifth chance with an inside-out forehand that sliced through the Belgian’s defenses and ignited the crowd’s rising energy. That single break carried the Italian through the first set, where his deep returns forced hurried replies and turned the arena’s echo into a backdrop for his growing rhythm.
Bergs arrived with recent Challenger form fueling his fight, but Sinner‘s baseline probing exposed gaps in the Belgian’s consistency. The world No. 2 varied his topspin depths to disrupt patterns, drawing unforced errors as the points shortened under the indoor pace. This tactical setup not only secured the opener but highlighted Sinner’s evolution in sustaining focus amid the psychological weight of back-to-back events.
The Streak Continues! @janniksin extends his winning streak to 22 matches on indoor hard courts with a straight sets win over Bergs in Paris#ParisMasters pic.twitter.com/4ArpltcFrK
— ATP Tour (@atptour) October 29, 2025
Serve anchors relentless tempo
Transitioning to the second set, Sinner broke at love right away, capping a one–two combination with a down-the-line backhand slice that left Bergs stranded. He faced no break points all match, winning 77 per cent of first-serve points—24 out of 31, as ATP Stats reveal—by mixing flat power with kick to keep the opponent pinned deep. The Belgian’s underspin returns occasionally slowed the tempo, yet Sinner countered with inside-in forehands that redirected pace and amplified the court’s quick bounce.
This serve solidity echoed the mental fortitude Sinner showed in Vienna, where tight scheduling tested his recovery but yielded streak-extending wins. Bergs pushed back in flashes, approaching the net to vary his game, but the Italian’s aggressive returns neutralized those efforts, building crowd murmurs into cheers for his unflinching execution. Such dominance preserved energy for the draw’s deeper stages, where every hold reinforces his seasonal narrative.
No. 1 path sharpens ahead
Advancing sets up a third-round clash with Francisco Cerundolo, who edged Miomir Kecmanovic 7-5, 1-6, 7-6(4) in a gritty battle earlier. The Argentine’s heavy topspin could challenge Sinner’s flat strokes, demanding adjustments like more backhand slices to open angles and disrupt rhythms. Yet the Italian’s indoor mastery positions him to adapt, turning potential tests into opportunities for further momentum.
Carlos Alcaraz‘s early Paris exit has cracked open the World No. 1 race, with Sinner poised to reclaim the summit next week by lifting his first Masters 1000 title this season. The @janniksin buzz captured the streak’s fire on October 29, 2025, via #ParisMasters and pic.twitter.com/4ArpltcFrK, but his real strength lies in balancing physical demands with the clarity to visualize a deep run. As the ATP Finals approach, this opener reaffirms Sinner’s blend of precision and resolve, propelling him toward year-end peaks amid the tour’s intensifying stakes.
