Jannik Sinner, the newly crowned world number one tennis player, has advanced to the quarterfinals of the US Open with a commanding victory over Christopher O’Connell. Sinner dominated the match, winning in straight sets 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 in just under two hours. The Italian player’s performance was impressive, with 46 winners, 15 aces, and not a single break point conceded.Sinner’s victory comes in the wake of surprising early exits by former champions Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz in previous rounds. These upsets have positioned Sinner as a top favorite to win the tournament. When asked about these developments, Sinner remained focused, stating, ‘In this sport, anything can happen. I try to think day by day, every opponent is difficult, and I appreciate every moment on the court’.The 23-year-old Italian’s performance at the US Open continues his impressive 2024 season, which includes winning the Australian Open earlier this year. Sinner has only lost five matches this season and boasts a perfect 36-0 record against players outside the top 20.In the women’s draw, another Italian player, Jasmine Paolini, has made history by becoming the first Italian woman to reach the quarterfinals in all four Grand Slam tournaments in the same season. Paolini, seeded fifth, defeated Yulia Putintseva 6-3, 6-4 to advance.As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Sinner as he faces either Tommy Paul or Gabriel Diallo in the quarterfinals. With his current form and the absence of some top competitors, Sinner has a significant opportunity to claim his second Grand Slam title of the year.
Key points
- Jannik Sinner, now world number one, has advanced to the US Open quarterfinals with a dominant straight-sets victory.
- Sinner’s performance included 46 winners and 15 aces, with no break points conceded.
- Early exits of Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz have made Sinner a top favorite to win the tournament.
- Jasmine Paolini has become the first Italian woman to reach the quarterfinals in all four Grand Slams in a single season.
