Title holder Jannik Sinner has simply reached the semi -finals on the US Open. The number one in the world left little very much in an Italian gathering of friend Lorenzo Musetti, whom he defeated in three sets: 6-1, 6-4 and 6-2.
After the 24-year-old Sinner had only awarded three games in the fourth round Alexander Bublik, Musetti also had to give way for the dominant game of his countryman. The Musetti, placed tenth, went into the game with confidence and had only lost one set in New York.
But it soon became clear that Musetti also had little to say against Sinner, who knew no mercy against his good friend. The four-time Grand Slam winner used his first match point after two hours.
In the second set, Musetti almost seemed to break his countryman, but Sinner also managed to parry that attack. Musetti and Sinner know each other well and play together in the Davis Cup. “Today we had to let go of our friendship,” Sinner said afterwards. “But if we shake hands again after the game, everything is as usual.”
In the semi-finals, a meeting is waiting for Sinner with the 25th-placed Canadian Félix Auger-Aliassime, who won the Minaur in an exciting Viersetter from Alex. In New York, Sinner hopes to win his third Grand Slam tournament of the year. He won the Australian Open and Wimbledon, but had to leave the Roland Garros title to his Spanish rival Carlos Alcaraz.
To maintain his first place in the world ranking, Sinner on Flushing Meadows has to perform better than Alcaraz. The number two in the world ranking takes up in the semi-finals against 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic.
Defending Champion Jannik Sinner Has Easily Reached the Semi-Finals at the US Open. The World Number One Left Little to Spare in an Italian Match Against Friend Lorenzo Musetti, Who He defeated in Three Sets: 6-1, 6-4 and 6-2.
After the 24-year-old Sinner Conceded Only Three Games to Alexander Bublik in the Fourth Round, Musetti also had to give way to the dominant game of his compatriot. The Tenth-Seeded Musetti Entered the Match With Confidence and only Lost One Set in New York.
But It Soon Became Clear That Musetti also had Little to Contribute Against Sinner, who Showed No Mercy Against His Good Friend. The Four-Time Grand Slam Winner Used His First Match Point After Two Hours.
In The Second Set, Musetti Almost Seemed to Break His Compatriot, But Sinner also Parried That Attack. Musetti and Sinner Know Each Other Well and Play Together in the Davis Cup. “Today we had to put our friendship aside for a while,” Sinner Said afterwards. “But when we shake hands again after the match, everything will be as before.”
In The Semi-Finals, Sinner Awaits A Meeting With The 25th-Seeded Canadian Félix Auger-Aliassime, Who won in a thrilling Four-Setter Against Alex de Minaur. In New York, Sinner Hopes to Win His Third Grand Slam Tournament of the Year. He won the Australian Open and Wimbledon, but had to leave the Roland Garros Title to his Spanish Rival Carlos Alcaraz.
To Maintain His First Place In The World Rankings, Sinner Must Perform Better Than Alcaraz at Flushing Meadows. The Number Two in the World Rankings Will Face 24-time Grand Slam Winner Novak Djokovic in The Semi-Finals.