Analysis of the final: Jannik Sinner vs. Taylor Fritz

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Jannik Sinner and Taylor Fritz will have the privilege and honor of competing in the final of the 2024 ATP circuit season. It will be at the ATP Finals 2024, a stage that has elevated numerous masters and awaits a new member of its sensational list of honors. The Italian undoubtedly arrives as the favorite, but Taylor has already shown that he knows how to defeat great titans and will face the event with the conviction that he has absolutely nothing to lose.

After Novak Djokovic once again imposed his dominance in the gathering of the top eight of the year, Turin will crown a new master in this edition. It is not a statement that should catch us by surprise, especially when one of the contenders in this final is the world number one, winner of two Grand Slams this season, and a player who aims to equal multiple records on hard courts. Sinner has a golden opportunity to conclude a year of distinction... and everyone sees him as the favorite.

EXPERIENCE, HIERARCHY, AND FRESHNESS

Because the Italian has arrived at the year-end event as fresh as a daisy, fine-tuning his mastery in scheduling his calendar and delivering his best performance in the top venues on the circuit. He reaches the final without having dropped a single set, progressing steadily, defeating all his opponents, and increasing his aggression and bravery as time goes by. He already knows what it takes to beat his rival in a major title showdown, proving that you have to be very special to defeat him when a trophy is in sight. Sufficient reasons to believe that, with the support of a local crowd that feels absolute devotion to their new idol, Sinner will emerge crowned as "master" for the first time, achieving the three major hard court titles in a single season (a feat accomplished in the last 15 years only by Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer), solidifying his position as the undisputed king of the circuit.

FRITZ, AGAINST ALL ODDS

On the other side of the net will stand a player who, despite his background, is not one for fireworks or flashy headlines. Taylor Fritz's season can be described in a single word: evolution. A slow maturation process that has seen him improve in every aspect of his game, especially in his lateral mobility, allowing him to compete head-to-head against the world's best from the baseline. This is how he showed Alexander Zverev in the semifinals that just hitting the ball back wouldn't be enough, and how he frustrated Daniil Medvedev to secure his spot as group runner-up. However, the odds are slim for the Rancho Santa Fe native... who will go against all odds.

SINNER, SUPERIOR IN HEAD-TO-HEAD

Just a few days ago, the Italian and the American faced off, with a convincing victory for Sinner, who only needed a break per set to dismantle his opponent. The script of that duel, in the group stage, is beginning to define the Italian's modus operandi: consistency and total resilience to keep the set level and steady, an escalation in level and risk in his shots to secure a decisive break when the set reaches pressure moments. It is a harrowing process for an opponent who sees that no matter how well they play, they always end up defeated; a surgical operation where the patient does not realize the end is near. Taylor will need to apply tremendous pressure from his first serve, play with sky-high confidence on break points against him (because they will come, without a doubt), and use his inverted forehand more than ever to prevent Sinner from camping on the backhand side. There, the Italian finds his comfort zone and hammers deep balls to Fritz's backhand, a situation the American handles much better than a couple of seasons ago but still leaves short balls for Jannik to attack with a crosscourt backhand or an inverted forehand.

Two players with tremendous evolution, although with ceilings, as of today, very different; two competitors who will leave Turin confirming their best historical rankings. A conclusion that rewards evolution, the courage to incorporate new elements into your tennis, for two low-profile personalities who, with more work than noise, have cemented their place in the absolute elite of the circuit. Taylor or Jannik? We will find out starting at 6:00 PM.

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