Jannik Sinner wins again in Antwerp, eyes ATP Finals
ANTWERP, Belgium (AP) - Jannik Sinner reached his fifth tour-level final of the season and stayed in contention for the ATP Finals by beating Lloyd Harris 6-2, 6-2 at the European Open on Saturday.
Second-seeded Diego Schwartzman faces American qualifier Jenson Brooksby later Saturday in the other semifinal match at the indoor hard-court tournament in Antwerp.
The top-seeded Sinner moved closer to his fourth title this season by dispatching his South African opponent in under 90 minutes.
"I just love playing here," the 20-year-old Italian said, noting that he reached his first ATP semifinals two years ago in Antwerp. "I love indoors. Hopefully I can play, tomorrow, also a great match."
Sinner, who has yet to drop a set in the tournament, is chasing Hubert Hurkacz for the eighth and final spot in the ATP Finals. He also trails Cameron Norrie.
"It´s a long way," Sinner said of trying to qualify for the season-ending competition in Turin beginning Nov. 14. "There´s still this tournament and hopefully three to go. There are other players, incredible players, everyone is trying to do that. Obviously it´s in my mind and hopefully this year. If not, I can be happy about my season (that) I played."
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