The world primary, who had beforehand triumphed on the Australian Open earlier this 12 months, made historical past by turning into the primary Italian man to win the US Open title.The victory marked Sinner’s 55th match win and sixth title of the season, additional solidifying his place on the high of the rankings.
At simply 23 years outdated, Sinner has firmly established himself as a dominant drive within the sport, alongside his 21-year-old rival, Carlos Alcaraz.
The Spanish prodigy has already amassed a powerful 4 Grand Slam titles, having not too long ago emerged victorious at each the French Open and Wimbledon.
Collectively, these two younger abilities have ushered in a brand new period of tennis, showcasing their distinctive expertise and fierce competitiveness on the courtroom.
“This title means a lot,” mentioned Sinner who arrived in New York underneath a cloud after it was revealed he had failed two drug exams however escaped sanction.
“The final interval of my profession has not been simple however I’ve my workforce and household who assist me.
“I really like tennis however off courtroom there’s a life additionally and I need to dedicate this trophy to my aunt as a result of she shouldn’t be nicely and I do not know the way for much longer I’ll have her in my life.
“She was a vital a part of my life and nonetheless is. It is good to share this together with her.”
Fritz, the world’s 12th-ranked participant, was striving to change into the primary American male to safe a Grand Slam title since Andy Roddick’s triumph on the US Open in 2003.
The 24-year-old Californian loved the backing of a star-studded viewers throughout the huge confines of Arthur Ashe Stadium, which boasts a capability of 23,000 spectators.
Pop queen Taylor Swift watched alongside boyfriend and NFL star Travis Kelce whereas Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey was onerous to overlook as he donned a Stars and Stripes headband.
The presence of those celebrities added an additional layer of pleasure and anticipation to the already electrical ambiance surrounding Fritz’s quest for glory.
“It has been a tremendous two weeks. Congratulations to Jannik, he performed a fantastic match. He was very spectacular and was too good immediately,” mentioned Fritz.
