Jannik Sinner triumphs at the US Open and secures his place among the greats of world tennis. Sinner becomes the first Italian to win the trophy at Flushing Meadows, New York. In front of more than 23,000 spectators at the Arthur Ashe Stadium - the largest tennis arena in the world - Sinner outplays Taylor Fritz, the top-ranked American.
Sinner wins the coin toss and chooses to receive, aiming to let Fritz serve first and capitalize on his opponent’s potential nerves. The strategy pays off as Sinner breaks Fritz to take an early 1-0 lead. The first set showcases a solid and precise Sinner, ending 6-3 in favor of the Italian.
Among the crowd are stars from the worlds of entertainment and sports, including Matthew McConaughey, Dustin Hoffman, the trending couple Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Other celebrities, like singer Jon Bon Jovi and former tennis champion Maria Sharapova, are also spotted. The American stars are there to support their favorite, hoping for a breakthrough by Fritz, as an American hasn’t won this Grand Slam in sixteen years.
Sinner reaches US Open final: the Italian star to face Fritz
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The second set appears more balanced, with Fritz serving well to tie at 3-3. The rallies become more intense, but Fritz is the first to misjudge his shots, giving Sinner a 4-3 lead. Fritz tries to dictate the pace but struggles to keep up with Sinner’s rhythm, ultimately faltering. After one hour and sixteen minutes, the second set ends 6-4 for the Italian.
In the front row, Italian Tennis Federation President Angelo Binaghi watches confidently, knowing the strength of the Italian champion. The third set begins, and Sinner seems unbeatable—calm, powerful, and precise—taking a 1-0 lead. A stunning down-the-line backhand by Sinner during the third game puts him up 2-1. Fritz struggles to match Sinner’s level, and after just an hour and 41 minutes, Sinner leads 3-2. Even Elon Musk is seen enjoying the match. Fritz manages to rally, briefly leveling the score at 3-3.
The American regains his intensity, breaking Sinner twice to take a 4-3 lead, sending the crowd into a frenzy. For the first time in the match, Sinner falls behind. Fritz rides the momentum to a 5-3 lead, and the atmosphere heats up as Sinner seems to lose his focus. But in just a few minutes, the match shifts again, and Sinner levels at 5-5, though both players are visibly making errors.
As the clock strikes 2 hours and 15 minutes, Sinner becomes the first Italian to win the US Open, with a final score of 6-3, 6-4, 7-5.
The emotional hugs between Jannik Sinner and his team are a touching end to this historic night, with everyone visibly moved.
