US Open: Sinner breezes into final after beating Jack Draper in semis

 Jannik Sinner has advanced to the US Open final after defeating Jack Draper in the semifinals. This is a significant milestone for Sinner, who is now one step closer to claiming his second Grand Slam title of the year, having already won the Australian Open .

Sinner's journey to the final has been impressive, with a statement 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 6-4 win over Daniil Medvedev in the quarterfinals . Draper, on the other hand, had been on a roll, reaching his first Grand Slam semifinal without dropping a set .

The Italian player, who is now the lone major champion remaining in the draw, will face a new opponent in the final. This is Sinner's first US Open final, and he's looking to capitalize on his momentum .

Speaking after the match,"It was a very physical match... Me and Jack (Draper) know each other very well. We are friends off the court."

Sinner acknowledged the challenging nature of the semifinal clash, highlighting:

1. Physicality: The match demanded a high level of endurance.

2. Familiarity: Knowing Draper's game and personality helped Sinner prepare.

3. Mental toughness: Staying focused was crucial to overcome the physical demands.

Sinner's strategy:

1. Staying present: Focusing on each point, rather than getting distracted.

2. Adapting to Draper's game: Adjusting to Draper's aggressive play.

3. Conserving energy: Managing his physical resources for the decisive moments.

Sinner's Path to the Final:

1. Round 1: Defeated Daniel Altmaier (6-2, 6-2, 6-1)

2. Round 2: Defeated Brandon Nakashima (6-3, 6-4, 6-1)

3. Round 3: Defeated Grigor Dimitrov (6-0, 6-2, 6-2)

4. Round 4: Defeated Alexander Zverev (6-4, 7-6(7-4), 3-6, 6-3)

5. Quarterfinals: Defeated Daniil Medvedev (6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 6-4)

6. Semifinals: Defeated Jack Draper (6-3, 6-2, 6-1)

Sinner's Open Final Opponent:

Sinner will face Taylor Fritz in the US Open final on Sunday. Fritz secured his spot by defeating Frances Tiafoe in a thrilling match, 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 . This marks a historic moment for American tennis, as Fritz becomes the first American man to reach a Grand Slam final in 15 years . Sinner, on the other hand, defeated Jack Draper in straight sets, 7-5, 7-6 (7/3), 6-2, to become the first Italian man to reach the US Open final .

The stage is set for an exciting US Open final!

What do you think about Sinner's performance? Can he maintain this level in the final?