Jannik Sinner is hoping to get some further matches underneath his belt in Indian Wells, however which may not go to plan.
Jannik Sinner has signed as much as play doubles in Indian Wells however sits 4 spots out of the principle draw (Picture: Getty)
Jannik Sinner has joined forces with an unlikely associate forward of the primary Masters 1000 occasion of the yr in Indian Wells – however they won’t even make it on the court docket. The world No. 2 has entered the doubles draw with Reilly Opelka, the 6ft 11inch big-server from America. However the doubles area in Indian Wells is so robust that they’ve now been pushed exterior of the principle draw cut-off, and are the fourth alternates.
It signifies that Sinner and Opelka would wish at the least 4 different pairs to withdraw earlier than all first-round matches have been accomplished with a view to get an opportunity to compete collectively. Whereas it’s one thing of a shock pairing, it wouldn’t be the primary time the four-time Grand Slam champion teamed up with Opelka.
The pair joined forces on the ATP 250 occasion in Atlanta 5 years in the past and went on to elevate the trophy, successful 4 matches in a row. It was the primary and up to now solely time they performed collectively, and is Sinner’s solely doubles title.
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