In a thrilling and physically demanding match, Jannik Sinner emerged victorious over Jack Draper to secure his place in the US Open final. The match, held at Arthur Ashe Stadium, was marked by intense heat and humidity, which took a toll on both players. Draper, struggling with the conditions, was seen vomiting on the court, while Sinner had to contend with a wrist injury after a fall.
Despite these challenges, Sinner managed to maintain his composure and focus. Reflecting on the match, he shared his thoughts on the physical and mental demands of the game. “It was a very physical match, as we saw. I just tried to stay there mentally,” Sinner said. He acknowledged the difficulty of playing against Draper, who is not only a formidable opponent but also a good friend off the court.
Sinner’s ability to stay mentally strong and adapt to the challenging conditions was crucial in his victory. He emphasized the importance of mental resilience in such high-stakes matches. “Staying focused and not letting the conditions get to you is key,” he noted.
The Italian star also expressed his respect for Draper’s efforts, despite the latter’s struggles with the heat. “Jack is a tough competitor, and it was unfortunate to see him struggle physically. But he gave it his all, and I have a lot of respect for that,” Sinner commented.
Looking ahead to the final, Sinner is determined to carry forward the momentum from his semifinal win. He is aware of the challenges that lie ahead but remains optimistic about his chances. “Every match is a new challenge, and I am ready to give my best in the final,” he said.
Sinner’s journey to the US Open final has been marked by resilience and determination. His performance in the semifinal is a testament to his ability to overcome adversity and stay focused under pressure. As he prepares for the final, fans around the world will be eagerly watching to see if he can clinch his second major title of the year.
Sinner at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2024
WWWWWWWWWW At the moment ranked no.1, Sinner achieved a 54-5 record in 2024. The Italian is now having a run at the U.S. Open where he beat the world no.140 Mackenzie Mcdonald 2-6 6-2 6-1 6-2, the world no.49 Alex Michelsen 6-4 6-0 6-2, the world no.87 Christopher O Connell 6-1 6-4 6-2, the world no.14 Tommy Paul 7-6(3) 7-6(5) 6-1, the world no.5 Daniil Medvedev 6-2 1-6 6-1 6-4 and the world no.25 Jack Draper 7-5 7-6(3) 6-2.
Jannik Sinner will take on the world no.12 Taylor Fritz in the final. Their head to head is 1-1.
The Italian conquered 5 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle and Cincinnati.
The Italian won 16 titles in his career: 7 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 7 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Sinner has scheduled to play next in Beijing (China Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 23rd of September.
Jack Draper in 2024
Ranked world no.25 (career-high), the Brit played his last match on the 6th of September when he lost to world no.1 Jannik Sinner 7-5 7-6(3) 6-2 in the semifinal of the U.S. Open (draw).
This season Draper achieved a composed 30-18 record. This year, Draper lifted the trophy in Stuttgart. The Brit got to the final in Adelaide.
Jannik Sinner and Jack Draper played each other only 2 times. The head to head is 1-1.
