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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?
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