Who can stop Sinner from defending his year-end title after Zverev's crushing defeat?

Last night Beijing time, the Paris Masters final unfolded as expected, with Sinner overcoming Auger-Aliassime to win his first Paris Masters championship, marking his inaugural Masters title of the year.

In this event, Sinner either made no progress or made a huge leap from the round of 16 to the champion. After enhancing his game following the US Open, his performance has been nothing short of remarkable.

Take the semifinal against defending champion Zverev as an example. Although Zverev had a grueling match the day before against former champion Medvedev, which seriously affected his condition, it was still surprising to see him suffer a humiliating loss with a score of 6-0, 6-1 to the world number three.

This match also recorded the most one-sided scoreline in Masters semifinals and finals since the 21st century. In history, similar scorelines (losing only one game) have occurred; which one left the deepest impression on you?

2007 Miami: Djokovic 6-1, 6-0 Murray

This was Djokovic’s first Masters title. Facing his friend Murray, born the same year, Djokovic gave him no chance, handing Murray an embarrassing defeat.

2010 Monte Carlo: Nadal 6-0, 6-1 Verdasco

The King of Clay was simply unbeatable at Monte Carlo that year, having won eight consecutive titles there. Stepping onto this scenic court, he entered a mode where nothing could stop him. Even against his mentor Verdasco, who had battled him to five sets in the previous year’s Australian Open semifinals, Nadal showed no mercy, delivering one of the darkest moments in Monte Carlo history.

2017 Rome: Djokovic 6-1, 6-0 Thiem

Also on clay, this time Djokovic taught young Thiem a lesson. At that time, Thiem was not yet recognized as the “Prince of Clay” by the tennis world. Djokovic gave the rising star a firm reminder. Of course, Thiem’s progress later was evident, including twice beating Djokovic in the French Open semifinals and maintaining a streak of defeating Nadal on clay annually during those years.

2025 Paris: Sinner 6-0, 6-1 Zverev

All three matches above involved top players, and Sinner is increasingly seen as a future star capable of challenging the records set by these giants.

Following this victory, Sinner has reclaimed the world number one ranking he lost after the US Open. He is also closing in on the top spots for consecutive indoor match wins. At the year-end finals, who can possibly stop his momentum?(Source: Tennis Home, Author: Luo Cheng Qiye)