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In the tennis tournament at the US Open, underdog Jannik Sinner outperformed the local favorite, clinching victory in a tense tiebreak twice. As the world's top-ranked player, Sinner battled his way into the quarterfinals, showcasing his resilience in the intense New York setting.
Sinner is now the sole male competitor to have reached the quarterfinals of all four major Grand Slam tournaments this year. Up next for him is a challenging duel against former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev from Russia. "This will be a tough match, I just hope I'm fit both physically and mentally," Sinner commented. It'll be a replay of the Australian Open final, where Sinner emerged victorious despite facing a 0:2 set deficit against Medvedev. They previously competed in the Wimbledon quarterfinals only a few months prior.
Meanwhile, women's top seed Iga Swiatek smoothly advanced in her quest for the title. Swiatek, a 23-year-old Polish player, defeated Russian opponent Ljudmila Samsonova 6:4, 6:1, demonstrating her impressive form. She'll face sixth-seeded American Jessica Pegula in the next round. Swiatek, eager to claim her sixth Grand Slam title, is aiming for a repeat win at the US Open.
Swiatek keeps her streak alive
The match started with Paul taking the lead, while Sinner struggled initially, making unexpected mistakes. Paul won 11 consecutive points, putting Sinner at a 4:1 disadvantage. The crowd enthusiastically backed their favorite with "USA, USA" chants. But the composure of 23-year-old Sinner never wavered. He quickly broke back twice, drawing strength from the presence of singer Seal in the audience. The match became tense, with Sinner demonstrating his skill during the tiebreaks of the first two sets and dominating the third set.
After the elimination of favorites like Carlos Alcaraz from Spain and Novak Djokovic from Serbia, Sinner has become one of the main contenders for the title, alongside Medvedev and Alexander Zverev. Despite recent controversies over two positive doping tests, Sinner remains under public scrutiny.
Before Sinner, Australian Alex de Minaur, ranked tenth globally, made it to the quarterfinals on Monday evening, with a 6:0, 3:6, 6:3, 7:5 win over his compatriot Jordan Thompson. He will face young British player Jack Draper in the forthcoming round.
Swiatek delivered an excellent performance as she sought her second US Open title. She didn't let Samsonova reach a single break point during her service games. Swiatek claimed her first break point at 5:4 in the first set and ended the match in her favor with a score of 6:4, 6:1, after just over one hour and thirty minutes. "The beginning of this tournament wasn't easy for me to find my rhythm, but I've improved daily," Swiatek stated following her win.
Sinner's victory over Medvedev in the Australian Open final showcased his confidence on the tennis court. In the upcoming match against Medvedev at the US Open, Sinner hopes to use that confidence to his advantage.
Despite facing tough opponents like Paul in the earlier rounds, Swiatek continues to prioritize her love for tennis, playing with determination and focus.
