French Open: Jannik Sinner cruises into 4th round with flawless Jiri Lehecka win
Jannik Sinner continued his imperious run at Roland Garros with a blistering straight-sets victory over Jiri Lehecka, underlining his status as the man to beat in Paris this year. The World No. 1 needed just 94 minutes to dismantle the Czech 6-0, 6-1, 6-2 in a commanding third-round display on Saturday.There was no let-up from the top seed on Court Suzanne-Lenglen, where Sinner raced through the opening 11 games without dropping a beat. Lehecka, visibly overwhelmed by the Italian's tempo and consistency, could only offer brief resistance as Sinner coasted into the fourth round without having dropped a set in the tournament so far.advertisementFrench Open 2025, Day 7: Updates
Displaying sharp footwork, laser-precise groundstrokes, and relentless returning, the 23-year-old never allowed Lehecka a foothold. His serve remained rock-solid throughout, conceding just nine points behind it — a testament to the balance and control that's become a hallmark of his game.The win not only marked Sinner's 17th consecutive Grand Slam match victory but also took his season record to 15-1. It's been a smooth transition back into competition for the Italian, who returned in May following a brief absence and immediately reached the final in Rome.The Italian also took a moment to dedicate the win to his coach Simone Vagnozzi, who recently celebrated his birthday. 'This one's for him,' Sinner said with a grin after the match.'I was playing really really well. Especially for two and a half sets, then he was serving very well, very brave. He made some good serve and volleys," Sinner said in the post-match on-court interview.advertisement"But I'm very happy. Simone [Vagnozzi], my coach, had his birthday yesterday, and usually when he has his birthday, I don't play well. So this win is for him,' Sinner added.With his sights now set on a maiden French Open title, Sinner next faces 17th seed Andrey Rublev, who progressed after French youngster Arthur Fils pulled out due to injury. Sinner leads their career head-to-head comfortably, giving him a psychological edge ahead of the clash.
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