Sensational teen Jannik Sinner sinks 11th seed Goffin on French Open debut
Italian prodigy wins in straight sets on first day at Roland Garros
27 September 2020 - 19:09
Paris — Italian teenager Jannik Sinner upset 11th seed David Goffin in a breezy 7-5 6-0 6-3 victory on his French Open debut on Sunday to confirm his status as one of the most exciting talents in men’s tennis.
The 19-year-old, who won 2019’s NextGen ATP Finals title, had won his only previous meeting against Goffin in straight sets in the second round at Rotterdam in 2020...
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