Tennis Matchup in US Open 2025: Lead Seeder Jannik Sinner Advances to Semifinals with Unbeaten Score - Recap Analysis
In a thrilling quarter-final match on Arthur Ashe Stadium, Jannik Sinner defeated fellow Italian Lorenzo Musetti with a score of 6-1 6-4 6-2. The match, which lasted for two hours, saw Sinner maintain a strong form, dropping just two points on serve throughout the game.
The victory marks Sinner's second consecutive win at the US Open, having previously defeated Alexander Bublik in the round of 16. With this win, Sinner has become the second-youngest man, at 24, to reach all four grand slam semi-finals in a single year. He is also the first Italian in the Open Era and the first player born since 1990 to achieve this feat.
Sinner's dominance was evident from the start, as he won the first five games of the match. Musetti, however, did not give up easily. He forced the first break point of the second set, but Sinner defended it. Musetti also forced two break points in the penultimate game, but was unable to put Sinner under significant pressure.
Their last meeting was at the Cincinnati Open, which Auger-Aliassime won. However, Sinner will have to contend with Auger-Aliassime once again for a place in the US Open final. Auger-Aliassime holds a 2-1 record against Sinner, but the Italian will be looking to complete a full set of finals in 2025.
This was the first time two Italians faced off in a men's major quarter-final match. The match was a testament to the growing strength of Italian tennis, with both players demonstrating impressive skills and determination on the court.
Three players (Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic) have now reached three consecutive men's singles semis at grand slam events for the first time since the 'Big Three' between the US Open in 2011 and Roland-Garros in 2012. This further highlights the intense competition and high-quality tennis being played in the men's singles division.
As Sinner prepares to face Auger-Aliassime, he will be looking to continue his impressive 26-match winning streak at hard-court majors. The match is sure to be a closely contested one, with both players eager to secure a spot in the US Open final.
