Jannik Sinner's model girlfriend is causing a stir with her absence at the Indian Wells Open.

Jannik Sinner won his maiden Indian Wells tennis title on Sunday despite a valiant effort from Daniil Medvedev who upset Carlos Alcaraz on Saturday and barely made it to the tournament after being stranded in Dubai.

Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev again at the Indian Wells semifinal, extending his winning streak in their rivalry. Tennis legend Martina Navratilova explained that Zverev’s court positioning and lack of variety hurt his chances.

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Two of the ATP Tour’s premier hard-court tacticians meet for the Indian Wells title as Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev renew their increasingly intense rivalry in the desert. MORE: Pat McAfee weighs in on controversial Daniil Medvedev,

Sinner has already made tennis history ahead of the final, entering the history books alongside two of the sport’s best ever players. Jannik Sinner joins Novak Djokovic and Roge