Jannik Sinner struggled with an apparent hip injury in a three-set defeat to Andrey Rublev in a rain-interrupted quarter-final at the Montreal ATP Masters 1000.
Rublev defeats Sinner in the quarter-finals
In a dramatic match at the Omnium Banque National, Andrey Rublev overcame top-ranked Jannik Sinner, winning 6-3, 1-6, 6-2 despite Sinner's evident struggle with a hip injury.
A rain-interrupted match
The match was marked by a rain delay after the first set, with Rublev initially dominating before Sinner made a strong comeback to take the second set.
The impact of Sinner's injury
Throughout the match, Sinner's hip injury became more pronounced, impacting his performance and influencing his decision not to call for medical assistance.
Rublev's current standings
With this victory, Rublev moved up to eighth place in the PIF ATP Live Race To Turin, positioning himself favorably in the ongoing tournament.
Next match preview
Rublev is set to face Matteo Arnaldi in the semi-finals, as Arnaldi reached his first ATP Masters 1000 semi-final after defeating Kei Nishikori.