Sinner savages Martinez to reach Wimbledon last 16

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LONDON - World number one Jannik Sinner bulldozed into the last 16 at Wimbledon, crushing Spaniard Pedro Martinez 6-1 6-3 6-1 in a ruthless Centre Court demolition job on Saturday.

Martinez looked to be struggling with a shoulder problem, with the trainer twice called on court, but Sinner showed no mercy to complete his third consecutive straight-sets victory at the All England Club.

The 23-year-old has dropped 17 games in his three matches at an average of less than two per set, in an ominous warning to his rivals for the title.

The top seed, bidding to become Italys first Wimbledon champion, has yet to lose his serve and will next face either Bulgarias Grigor Dimitrov or Austrias Sebastian Ofner. REUTERS