World number one Jannik Sinner delivered a remarkable performance as he prevailed over former champion Daniil Medvedev in a thrilling US Open match, subsequently securing a spot in the semi-finals against Jack Draper.
The Italian player, who claimed victory at the Australian Open earlier this year, showcased his prowess against the Russian fifth seed in New York, ultimately emerging as the victor with a score of 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 6-4 after a hard-fought battle.
Anticipation ran high for the encounter between Sinner and Medvedev, as they were the only two major champions remaining in the men’s draw. However, both players struggled to consistently produce their best tennis throughout the match.
Medvedev, a finalist at Flushing Meadows in the previous two editions, faced difficulties with six double faults and a total of 57 unforced errors. On the other hand, Sinner, while not at his most accurate, displayed superior performance on serve, ultimately sealing his victory after two hours and 39 minutes of intense competition.
Looking ahead, Sinner is poised to confront his occasional doubles partner Draper in the upcoming semi-final clash on Friday. Expressing his thoughts on the impending match, Sinner noted, “We know each other very well, we are good friends off the court. It’s going to be very tough – I’m just happy to be in the semis.”
Furthermore, the US Open is now guaranteed to witness a first-time winner in both the men’s and women’s singles events, with Americans Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe set to contest the second men’s semi-final.
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