Jannik Sinner Emerges Victorious At The Us Open After Defeating Taylor Fritz.

Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner claimed victory in the U.S. Open men’s championship on Sunday, defeating Taylor Fritz with a dominant baseline game. Sinner, who was recently cleared in a doping case, secured his second Grand Slam title, following his win at the Australian Open earlier this year.

In an impressive performance, Sinner prevented Fritz from ending the 21-year major title drought for American male tennis players. The last American man to win a Slam title was Andy Roddick in 2003. Prior to Fritz, Roddick was also the last to reach a final in one of the four biggest tennis tournaments, losing to Roger Federer at Wimbledon in 2009.

This victory extends Sinner’s winning streak to 11 matches and elevates his ranking to world No. 1. He has now won a total of six titles in 2024, including an exceptional record of 35-2 on hard courts, the surfaces featured at both the Australian Open and U.S. Open. Remarkably, Sinner has become the first player since Guillermo Vilas in 1977 to win his first two Grand Slam trophies in the same season, a feat that eluded tennis legends Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Federer.

Less than a week before the start of the U.S. Open, it was revealed that Sinner had tested positive for anabolic steroids in March. However, he was cleared due to unintentional use as the banned substance unknowingly entered his system through a massage provided by a team member he later dismissed.

Fritz, having the support of the home crowd, performed admirably during the match. However, Sinner’s consistent play coupled with his ability to deliver precise shots proved too much for the American player.

In the end, Sinner clinched the championship with a four-game surge, showcasing his exceptional skills and composure on the court. With this victory, he becomes only the second Italian to win a singles title at the U.S. Open, joining Flavia Pennetta, who won the women’s championship in 2015.

Sinner’s playing style is characterized by his solid and methodical approach. While not flamboyant, his precise shot placement and agility allow him to retrieve almost any ball and maintain control of the game from the baseline.

Ultimately, Fritz struggled to consistently challenge Sinner, as the Italian’s dominance from the back of the court proved difficult to overcome. Sinner’s performance was highlighted by just 21 unforced errors, 13 fewer than Fritz, and 23 winners.

In order to stay competitive against Sinner, Fritz needed to deliver a strong serving performance. However, he struggled with his first serves and had more unforced errors than winners throughout the match.

Sinner’s victory further solidifies his position among the top players in the world, and his future in the sport looks incredibly promising.