In a thrilling display of skill and determination, top seed Jannik Sinner overcame Daniil Medvedev with a 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory in the US Open quarter-finals on Wednesday.
The seesawing match at Arthur Ashe Stadium captivated audiences as Sinner broke through Medvedev’s defenses, closing out the match with a powerful forehand winner. This victory marks Sinner’s continued dominance over the Russian, having previously defeated him in this year’s Australian Open final.
“It was very tough; we know each other quite well,” Sinner said after the match. “We knew it was going to be very physical.”
Medvedev, the 2021 US Open champion, struggled to find his rhythm, accumulating 57 unforced errors, more than double that of his opponent in the first set. Despite a strong comeback in the second set, where he secured breaks with impressive backhand winners and a grueling 24-shot rally, Medvedev could not maintain the momentum.
Sinner responded decisively in the third set, racing ahead by winning the first five games and leaving commentators and fans alike in awe. The fourth set remained close until Medvedev’s unforced forehand error granted Sinner a crucial break in the seventh game.
Although Medvedev saved one match point and rallied the crowd for support, Sinner remained unshaken, sealing his victory in the next game.
The Italian’s win ensures a new US Open champion will be crowned this year, as Medvedev was the only former winner to reach the quarter-finals amidst a tournament rife with surprise early exits by top contenders.
Looking ahead, Sinner is set to face Britain’s Jack Draper in the semi-finals, vying for a place in his first Grand Slam final.
Reference(s):
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