Alexander Zverev explains what sets Jannik Sinner apart on the ATP Tour

Photo by Tnani Badreddine/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images Alexander Zverev faces a tough challenge in the Miami Open semi-finals as he goes up against Jannik Sinner. Zverev lost to Sinner at Indian Wells not long ago, but he has responded well, putting together a strong run in Miami. So far, he has dropped just one set across matches against Francisco Cerundolo, Marin Cilic, Quentin Halys and Martin Damm.

Sinner is a different level though and Zverev knows exactly how difficult the world number two will be to overcome. Sinner’s speed highlighted by Zverev ahead of Miami semi-final Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP via Getty Images Zverev is no stranger to the challenges Sinner brings. He’s lost six straight meetings and has only won four of their 11 ATP Tour matchups.

He said: “We’ve had very good matches in recent years, very close matches in the past few months. “It’s true that he has won them all, so I hope that this time there will be a different outcome. In Indian Wells, I played a poor match, the shot that failed me the most was the serve, that day I served terribly, so I hope that this changes tomorrow.

I hope to do the best I can. ” Zverev also noted how important it will be for him to play at his absolute best if he wants to get through. He added: “In all matches I try to use this tool, but against Jannik it will be more difficult than against others.