(Rotterdam) Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner kept his momentum in Rotterdam where he won the final 7-5, 6-4 in front of Alex de Minaur on Sunday.
Favorite at the ABN Amro Open, the Italian prevailed 2-1 in breaks, ignoring a 10-4 advantage for the Australian in aces.
De Minaur was the fifth headliner.
Sinner won in two hours and six minutes, moving towards a 15e winning in a row.
His last defeat dates back to the ATP Finals, against Novak Djokovic.
Sinner improved his career record against De Minaur to 7-0.
Last year at this tournament, Sinner lost in the final to Daniil Medvedev.
When the ATP rankings are published on Monday, he will reach third place — a high for an Italian.
“My team continues to do a very good job,” said Sinner, quoted by the ATP website. I am very proud of the level of play I displayed throughout the week.
“We had tough situations, but we reacted well. The most important thing is that we are constantly trying to improve. »