Jannik Sinner Secures 20th Consecutive Masters Victory Amid Health Concerns in Monte Carlo

Jannik Sinner defeats Auger-Aliassime to reach the Monte Carlo Masters semi-finals. Read the world No. 2’s latest update on his health and level.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 11, 2026, 3:48 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Tennis365

A Dominant Performance at the Monte Carlo Country Club

The second quarter-final of the Monte Carlo Masters saw Jannik Sinner extend his remarkable win streak to twenty matches at the Masters 1000 level. Facing world number seven Felix Auger-Aliassime, Sinner secured a 6-3, 6-4 victory characterized by clinical efficiency and defensive grit. The Italian maintained a disciplined serve, saving the only break point he faced during the second set, while successfully breaking the Canadian's serve in both frames to finalize his progression into the final four.

Physical Recovery and the Battle Against Illness

The victory comes as a significant relief for Sinner, who appeared to struggle with visible sickness during his three-set win over Tomas Machac on Thursday. Speaking to Tennis TV after his quarter-final match, the twenty-four-year-old indicated that he felt a step forward in his physical condition. According to Sinner, a full night’s sleep was essential for his recovery after feeling very tired the previous day, though he admitted that his service game has not yet reached his desired technical standard.

Technical Refinements and Overhead Intentions

Beyond his physical state, Sinner highlighted his ongoing efforts to improve specific areas of his tactical game, particularly the overhead smash. During a key moment in the second set, he converted a break point with a decisive overhead that he admitted was a shot he and his team are working on extensively. Sinner explained that his philosophy is to hit through the ball with full intention rather than playing tentatively, even though the visual conditions at the club, such as cloud cover, often impact his confidence on overheads and serves.