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Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev featuring in the same group for the year-end ATP Finals sparked amusing reactions from tennis fans. The two will be facing each other for the 15th time in their careers.
The groups for the highly anticipated 2024 ATP Finals are out. The eight top-performing players of the year have been split into two groups, following which the two best from each group will compete in the knockouts to become the year-end champion.
The Ilie Nastase group features Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev, Taylor Fritz, and Alex de Minaur. The John Newcombe group stars Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, Casper Ruud, and Andrey Rublev.
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Watching Daniil Medvedev and Jannik Sinner in the same group sparked a chain of hilarious reactions from tennis fans. One fan joked how the Italian, who had won seven of their last eight matches, was about to 'own' the Russian again.
"Sinner about to own Medvedev once again," the fan joked.
Another fan felt that Casper Ruud would end up becoming the 'punching bag' of the other players in the second group.
"Ruud will be the punching bag in Group 2. In Group 1, Sinner has already qualified, the 1 slot can go to any of the other 3," the fan quipped.
Another fan reacted to a 10th meeting between Sinner and Medvedev in the last 12 months.
"10th Sinner-Medvedev match in the last 12 months," the fan reacted.
Here are some other reactions to the ATP Finals 2024 draw:
"Sinner Vs Medvedev. Pure avant-gardism," a fan poked fun.
"Janiil matches really the most consistent thing in my life rn," a fan joked.
"Sinner avoids the world 2 and 3 .. imagine my shock!" a fan said.
"Death, taxes, Daniil and Jannik playing each other every tournament," another fan quipped.
One fan felt that if Carlos Alcaraz brings his A-game, he may clinch the title.
"Please lock in carlos this is the best chance you get," the fan wrote.
Jannik Sinner received a warm welcome from his fans as he arrived in Turin ahead of the ATP Finals
Jannik Sinner, a home favorite for the ATP Finals, received a warm welcome from the Italian fans as he arrived in Turin ahead of his campaign. The Italian was greeted by his fans outside of his hotel, who chanted his name. The World No. 1 then waved at his fans with a smile before leaving.
Jannik Sinner didn't participate in the Paris Masters due to an intestinal virus, which could have hindered his participation at the 2024 ATP Finals. However, the Italian has since brushed off those concerns after he was seen practicing with Taylor Fritz ahead of the tournament's kick-off.
Sinner reached the final of the ATP Finals last season but was defeated by Novak Djokovic. However, the Italian has since then added a lot to his tennis resume including Grand Slams and the World No. 1 ranking. He will look to win an impressive eighth title of the year at the year-end finals.
