Jannik Sinner Advances to US Open Final After Defeating Félix Auger-Aliassime

Jannik Sinner Advances to US Open Final After Defeating Félix Auger-Aliassime

Jannik Sinner celebrates winning a captivating semi-final against Félix Auger-Aliassime at the 2025 US Open. With this upset, Sinner advanced to the title game, where he faced fellow rising star Carlos Alcaraz. After 3 hours and 21 minutes of explosive tennis, the match ended with Sinner’s prowess and physical factor taking center stage.

Sinner’s ability to absorb punishment was on full sway in the second set, especially when he had to dig out a love-30 hole three games in. After a tough game of multiple booming serves, he lost his control momentarily but regained it fast and served it out strong. He served out his ninth ace of the contest to cement the break.

The Italian star demonstrated his agility and precision when he seized an opportunity to return Auger-Aliassime’s drop shot, responding with a sharply angled backhand winner. This marvelous play on Sinner’s part demonstrated his tactical genius. After rattling off his sixth ace, he claimed a second set point.

Ever since the start of the new season in 2024, Sinner has reigned superior on hard courts. He’s 67-1 in matches against opponents ranked outside the top three. To be frank, he wipes the floor with the competition. Ever since last year’s US Open, he has a shocking 79-1 record against players ranked below the top 20.

He showed off his serious power by winning four straight points with a single serve. He finished it out in style with a jaw-dropping ace that clocked in at 112 mph. He showed alarming efficiency in closing out the first set in just 43 minutes. His sheer dominance was on full display, served up by his curtal server, including one blistering 121 mph ace that closed out his first rounder.

Even with a slip-up of his own, a mishit off the forehand side that left him down love-30, Sinner was unfazed. He had opportunities to escape early in the bout. Auger-Aliassime came roaring back, saving the break-point with three points in a row, ending with an ace to retain his serve.

Sinner’s performance was marked by brilliant shot-making. He clinched critical points with a jaw-dropping forehand volley winner. Fans had come to expect the unexpected as the mesmerizing match unfolded with sensational twists and turns. Even more tantalizing, Sinner was fighting to serve for the third set.

In the final few moments, Sinner was unshakeable and served out the match with confidence. That’s because, if he’s able to defeat Carlos Alcaraz, Sunday’s championship match will mean a considerable achievement. It would be just the 14th US Open men’s final in the ATP rankings era to include the world’s top two players.

Looking back on his display, Sinner was happy to find himself playing best-of-fives, buoyed by a new physicality and physical condition.

“I really like playing best-of-five. I know my body a little bit better, so I’m very happy and pleased to be again in the semis.” – Jannik Sinner

Auger-Aliassime acknowledged how the game has matured him as a player. He felt that it was important to model excellence on the court.

“Physicality, movement got much better, stronger physically, the serve, the forehand more precise. The backhand was always consistent, the return was always good, deep. I need to play at a high level.” – Félix Auger-Aliassime

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