The world primary, who had beforehand triumphed on the Australian Open earlier this yr, made historical past by changing into the primary Italian man to win the US Open title.The victory marked Sinner’s fifty fifth match win and sixth title of the season, additional solidifying his place on the prime of the rankings.
At simply 23 years previous, Sinner has firmly established himself as a dominant power within the sport, alongside his 21-year-old rival, Carlos Alcaraz.
The Spanish prodigy has already amassed a powerful 4 Grand Slam titles, having just lately emerged victorious at each the French Open and Wimbledon.
Collectively, these two younger skills have ushered in a brand new period of tennis, showcasing their distinctive abilities and fierce competitiveness on the court docket.
“This title means a lot,” mentioned Sinner who arrived in New York beneath a cloud after it was revealed he had failed two drug assessments however escaped sanction.
“The final interval of my profession has not been simple however I’ve my crew and household who help me.
“I like tennis however off court docket there’s a life additionally and I need to dedicate this trophy to my aunt as a result of she will not be effectively and I do not understand how for much longer I’ll have her in my life.
“She was an important a part of my life and nonetheless is. It is good to share this together with her.”
Fritz, the world’s Twelfth-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 arduous 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 environment surrounding Fritz’s quest for glory.
“It has been an incredible two weeks. Congratulations to Jannik, he performed an awesome match. He was very spectacular and was too good right this moment,” mentioned Fritz.
