Fourth-round action continues as Stefanos Tsitsipas takes on Jannik Sinner and Victoria Azarenka goes up against Zhu Lin
Tsitsipas makes sure the third set isn’t fully surrendered by serving out with more steadiness, including a serve of 204 kph.Sinner sees his chance. But Tsitsipas wants back in, too. A thrilling rally, with Sinner scurrying all over the court, is won by Tsitsipas at the net. It goes to 30-30. And then a break-back point, this time saved with another drop shot. Big roar as Sinner watches a forehand fly past him and out. But then Sinner gets his angles wrong in whipping his forehand out.
It’s saved, Tsitsipas coming to the net to read Sinner’s forehand. The next break point is saved by a wonderful, brave backhand that hits the angle at the back of the court. Sinner is undimmed, and whips through a backhand for another break. Can he take it? With a measured drop shot, he finally does it.Tsitsipas is getting annoyed with himself. Sinner holds his serve with a little more ease than in the first game.
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