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Jannik Sinner Took Out His Vienna Opponent in 58 Minutes on Wednesday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Devang Chauhan | Last updated Oct 22, 2025 5:54 PM ET

World No. 2 Jannik Sinner kick-started his campaign at the 2025 Erste Bank Open with a straight-sets demolition of Daniel Altmaier on Wednesday in Vienna. The Italian got the better of the German in 58 minutes to notch up a 6-0, 6-2 win, to claim his fastest victory of the 2025 season.

Appearing in the Austrian capital for the first time since his triumph in 2023, Sinner was unplayable under the fast indoor conditions and was unrelenting against Altmaier.

The four-time Grand Slam champion dropped just six points in the first set to serve up a bagel in 22 minutes. Altmaier made a bright start to the second set but was unable to stop Sinner's charge and went on to lose five games in a row as the latter dropped just two games.

Speaking to the media after his match, Sinner was delighted by his performance and gave a summary of his first match in Vienna.

“I feel like in the first set everything was working very well," Sinner said. "On indoor courts, you have to be very careful. If your opponent starts to serve well, it’s very difficult to break. But I’m very happy about today’s performance, starting the tournament in a very positive way, not only game-wise but feeling-wise.”

It was Sinner's first match since his mid-match retirement from the 2025 Shanghai Open earlier in the month against Tallan Griekspoor due to cramps in the third set. The former World No.1 will next face his countryman Flavio Cobolli, who moved past Tomas Machac 7-6(6), 6-2 earlier in the event.

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Jannik Sinner Reflects on What Makes Vienna Special for Him

Sinner stated that he had a lot of "positive memories" from the ATP500 event in Vienna in his previous visits, which culminated in him winning the event in 2023.

In his exclusive press conference ahead of his first round, the 24-year-old reflected on his previous experiences at the tournament and said:

“I have a lot of positive memories of this event. It gave me opportunities with wildcards many years ago, and I won here two years ago. I’m feeling good physically and mentally, and I’ll try to play my best tennis. I’m ready to serve here and hope for a great week."

He also spoke about the proximity of the tournament to his home, which enables his family to support him during the week, adding:

“The tournament is not far, just a six-hour drive by car. Vienna is a beautiful event at the end of the season, and it’s special for my family, too. The crowd gives you extra energy when you’re tired or things aren’t going your way. Hopefully, the atmosphere will be just as good as in previous years.”

The 2025 edition of the Erste Bank Open in Vienna is a crucial event for the Italian as he chases down rival Carlos Alcaraz for the year-end World No. 1, currently trailing the Spaniard by over 2,500 points.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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