World No 136 Atmane - who had never been inside the top 100 but will now climb to 69 - went toe-to-toe with Sinner in a tight opening set, but the defending champion found an extra gear in the tie-br...

"It was a very tough challenge," said Sinner. "Every time you play against something completely new, it's difficult, but playing against this guy in the later stages of a tournament is even more diff...