The pointer of time has come to February, and most people's Spring Festival holiday has come to an end. So looking back at the past January, what were the major events that were born in the ATP? Let's take a closer look.
1. Sinner successfully defended his title at the Australian Open
Sinner has become a well-deserved men's tennis player since last season's real rise to prominence, and the test of whether the new generation of champions is short-lived or long-lasting and dominant, the Grand Slam title defense will naturally tell a few questions.
Among Sinner's main rivals, although Aka aims to achieve the Grand Slam as soon as possible, Djokovic once again chose to warm up in the 250 before the Australian Open, Zverev has repeatedly vowed to win his first Grand Slam title, and last year's runner-up Mei is even more fond of his daughter.
Except for a little difficulty against Jarry in the first round and against Rune, he was on full fire in the rest of the matches, and even didn't send a break point in the final.
2. Fritz won the United Cup for the second time on behalf of the United States team
If the Australian Open is a big meal at the beginning of the year, then the United Cup is the appetizer before, and many heroes choose to go into battle for the honor of the motherland. Among them, the United States team has become the undisputed king of the team because of the two top four in the world, Fritz and Gauff, and the two finally lived up to expectations and joined forces to add another United Cup trophy to the Sam's Army.
Whether it was partnering Pegula last time or holding hands with Gauff this time, Fritz's performance is remarkable, and it is no coincidence that he has been firmly in the position of the first brother in the United States in recent years.
3. Aliassime won the sixth title of his career in Adelaide
The Canadian's last title was in Basel the year before, and the title drought has been going on for more than a year. This time, he won the title early in the season, winning his sixth career title at Adelaide. Who says Canadians only play indoor hard courts? It is hoped that this former post-00 benchmark who was able to play five sets with Nadal at the French Open back then can reap more honors in the future.
4. Monfils won 13 career championships in Auckland, becoming the oldest tournament champion
Since there are former youngsters who have regained their prosperous time, there are old men who are determined to travel thousands of miles. It's been a few years since Monfils last won the title, and this time the old black started the season at full speed and finally won the championship. Not only that, but he also defeated Fritz and others in the subsequent Australian Open to reach the round of 16 and rejuvenate the second spring.
5. Heliowala/Patten won the Australian Open, their second Grand Slam after Wimbledon last year.
The pair are getting closer and better, winning the hardcourt Grand Slam this time after winning last year's grass court Grand Slam. Can a Grand Slam be achieved in the future? It can be expected.
That's the excitement of January! There will be a number of 500 tournaments in February, and what kind of script will be born? Stay tuned!(Source: Tennis Home Author: Luo Cheng Qiye)