Yannick Sinner produced the surprise of the tournament in Rotterdam to eliminate Stefanos Tsitsipas, the No. 1 favorite, in straight sets 6-4, 6-3.

Stefanos Tsitsipas was eliminated in the 1/8 finals of the ATP in Rotterdam

The main favorite of the tournament in Rotterdam Stefanos Tsitsipas (3 ATP) unexpectedly lost to the Italian Yannick Sinner (14 ATP) at the end of the match, which ended after an hour and 22 minutes.

Despite being in control, the Greek lost the first set 6-4, the key moment coming when he broke serve at 4-4.

The Italian also won the second set and qualified for the quarterfinals of the tournament, where he will meet Stan Wawrinka (130 ATP). The 37-year-old Swiss advanced to the round of 16 against Richard Gasquet (45 ATP), 6-3, 6-3.

The Rotterdam Open will take place from February 13 to 19 on hard, is part of the ATP 500 category and has a total prize pool of more than 2 million euros. The title champion is Felix Auger-Aliassime (2022).

Results of the day at ATP Rotterdam

Grégoire Barrer – Félix Auger Aliassime 4-6, 3-6

Daniil Medvedev – Botik van de Zandschulp 6-2, 6-2

Maxime Cressy – Alex De Minaur 5-7, 6-3, 3-6