Top-ranked Jannik Sinner is going to face a very familiar opponent for the trophy at the ATP Finals. Sinner beat Casper Ruud 6-1, 6-2 on Saturday to set up another match with Taylor Fritz -- the player he beat in the US Open final two months ago and again in the group stage here on Tuesday.

It has been a roller coaster year for Jannik Sinner. The World No. 1 bookmarked the beginning and end of his season with Grand Slam victories. There was plenty of drama in between, but the prevailing storyline has been his dominant play.

Jannik Sinner has his first ATP Finals crown firmly in his sights after crushing Casper Ruud 6-1, 6-2 on Saturday to set up a title decider with Taylor Fritz.Fifth-ranked Fritz is the first US man to make the final since James Blake in 2006 after a thrilling 6-3,