In the days leading up to the match, these US Open quarterfinals were dubbed the "early final" of the tournament. Once again, it was Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev facing off, ranked number 1 and number 5 in the world, respectively.
Sinner claimed victory, defeating the Russian in four sets with scores of 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 6-4. It was a tense and balanced match, dominated in "alternating phases" by the two players, as reflected in the partial scores. The outcomes of the sets were largely determined by who managed to secure the first break.
Jannik Sinner, visibly struggling after a challenging second set that Medvedev won decisively, managed to stay calm and composed, allowing him to reset and take control of the match. Despite this, the final score appears slightly deceptive, as the match on court was much tighter in terms of gameplay.
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It was a match where the mental aspect made the difference, with Medvedev committing uncharacteristic errors that allowed Sinner to gain the upper hand and maintain his lead, leaving no room for his opponent to mount a comeback.
With this win, Sinner overcame his long-time rival in these US Open quarterfinals. It marks his first semifinal at the US Open, his second of the season after Melbourne, and his fourth overall in his career.
Now, alongside Djokovic, Nadal, and Cilic, Sinner joins the exclusive group of athletes who have reached at least one semifinal in each of the four Grand Slam tournaments.
Don't miss the upcoming showdown on Friday, September 6, when Sinner will face British player Jack Draper in the semifinals.
