PARIS:

Jannik Sinner moved to within one win of reclaiming the world number one ranking with a 6-0, 6-1 dismantling of an ailing Alexander Zverev in the Paris Masters semi-finals on Saturday, setting up a final with Felix Auger-Aliassime.

The Italian raced to a remarkable thrashing of reigning champion Zverev at La Defense Arena in just 61 minutes.

"I saw it straight away from the first couple of points that he was struggling physically," the 24-year-old Sinner said after a fourth straight win over Zverev.

"It's not the way you want to win a match but at the same time for me personally I'm happy to be in the final, it means a lot."

Sinner will replace rival Carlos Alcaraz at the top of the rankings if he beats Canada's Auger-Aliassime on Sunday.

"If it happens good, if not, it's next

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