Jannik Sinner has made history by becoming the first Italian man to reach the US Open final, following his straight-sets victory over Jack Draper on Friday. The top-ranked player in the world demonstrated his dominance with a scoreline of 7-5, 7-6 (7/3), 6-2, advancing to the championship match.
Sinner, who previously clinched his first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, will face either Taylor Fritz or Frances Tiafoe in the final. Despite his impressive performance throughout the tournament, where he broke serve only three times and remained unbeaten in sets, Draper struggled against Sinner’s relentless play.
The match saw Sinner display his formidable skills with 43 winners, though he also faced challenges, including a painful wrist injury from a fall during the game. “Jack and I know each other very well; we are great friends off court,” Sinner remarked, acknowledging the physicality of the match. “It was a very tough battle, and I’m thrilled to be in the final.”
The second set featured a dramatic moment when Draper vomited courtside, and Sinner, after a fall, required medical attention for his left wrist. Despite the interruptions, Sinner regrouped effectively, securing the second set in a decisive tiebreaker.
As the match progressed, Draper’s physical condition deteriorated, making it increasingly difficult for him to compete at his usual pace. Sinner seized the opportunity, swiftly closing out the third set and the match to secure his place in the final.
Sinner expressed his excitement about the upcoming final, noting the challenge that awaits him against an American opponent. “In the final, it will be a very tough challenge regardless of who I play,” he said. “I’m happy to be in this position because reaching the final means you are performing exceptionally well.”
With this historic achievement, Jannik Sinner continues to solidify his place among tennis’s elite as he prepares for his first US Open final appearance.
