Tennis Tournament: US Open 2025; Ranked Number 1, Jannik Sinner Makes History, Now Shares Prestigious List with Nadal, Becker, and Djokovic
In the heart of New York City, the Arthur Ashe Stadium played host to an intense match between Jannik Sinner and Denis Shapovalov in the third round of the 2025 US Open.
Sinner, the defending champion, faced a challenging task - preventing Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz from reclaiming the top spot by outperforming him at the New York major. However, Sinner's determination shone through as he clinched a hard-fought victory against Shapovalov with a score of 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3.
Sinner's win marked his 24th consecutive victory at hard-court majors, a streak that has seen him become a force to be reckoned with on this surface. His winning streak has also kept alive his hopes of becoming the first player to defend the US Open men's singles title since Roger Federer in 2008.
The Italian star's victory was not without its struggles. Sinner knew Shapovalov well, having played against him for a while, and the match was a tough one for Sinner, as indicated by his post-match statement. Despite the challenges, Sinner managed to turn a potential upset into a comfortable win by winning nine consecutive games in the middle of the match.
Sinner's impressive performance has seen him maintain an impressive 34-4 record for the season, according to the ATP Win/Loss Index. He is also the fourth-youngest man to win 20 matches at all four Grand Slam tournaments.
Looking ahead, Sinner will play either Tommy Paul or Alexander Bublik on Monday for a quarter-final spot at the US Open. Bublik is the only other man to have won against Sinner in 2025, having defeated him in three sets on the Halle grass in June.
In a statement to the ATP Tour after the match, Sinner mentioned that the first time he played the main draw in a Grand Slam was at the US Open and he won last year. He also acknowledged that week two of the US Open is getting tougher and tougher physically and mentally.
As the US Open progresses, all eyes will be on Sinner as he continues his quest to defend his title and maintain his position as the World No. 1.
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