Jannik Sinner has reached his first US Open final, marking the second Grand Slam final of his career and of this season. This achievement has added yet another milestone to an already extraordinary year for the young Italian. Sinner is now the first Italian tennis player in history to reach the US Open final, the last of the four Grand Slam tournaments. While two Italians had previously made it to the semifinals, Sinner, currently ranked ATP No.1, has surpassed them, etching his name into Italian tennis history.
In a gripping semifinal, Sinner triumphed over his friend and rival, Jack Draper. The match, which was filled with dramatic moments and complicated by intense humidity, tested both players’ physical limits. At one point, both Sinner and Draper called for medical timeouts, visibly struggling. The first two sets were tightly contested, with Sinner not at his best, but after winning the second-set tiebreaker, the momentum swung heavily in his favor.
In the final, Sinner will face American Taylor Fritz in front of a home crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium. While the match presents significant challenges, Sinner heads into it with a commanding lead in the rankings, boasting over 10,000 points.
Additionally, Sinner has been on an incredible streak since his defeat in Cincinnati 2023 to Dusan Lajovic. From last year’s US Open to this year’s tournament in New York, he has won 46 consecutive matches against opponents outside the top 20, consistently living up to expectations. Over the past year, Sinner has recorded 73 victories on the ATP tour, with only 7 losses—a remarkable margin that sets him apart from his competitors.
At 23, Sinner’s growth is evident, as he continues to deliver flawless performances in matches where he’s expected to win, solidifying his place as one of the top players in the world.