Sinner shows aggressive side to book quarter-final spot

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World No.2 Jannik Sinner has survived a stern test from Joao Fonseca to reach the quarterfinals of the Indian Wells tennis tournament.

Jannik Sinner acknowledges the crowd after winning match point against Joao Fonseca. (Photo: AAP)

Sinner was pushed hard by the 19-year-old Brazilian, trailing 3-6 ‌in the first-set tiebreak before rallying to close out the match 7-6 (8-6) 7-6 (7-4) in the Southern California desert on Tuesday (Wednesday AEDT).

“I am very happy winning this match,” the Italian said.

“Joao is an incredible talent. He was serving really well. I was ‌trying to be as aggressive as possible and that was the key to get through against the incredible talent.”

Four-time major winner Sinner next meets the home favourite Learner Tien on Friday (AEDT) for a place in the last four.

“I feel he (Tien) is a very consistent player, and I am very happy to face him again. He has improved a lot since the last time we met,” Sinner said of his upcoming American opponent.

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