Jannik Sinner has continued his remarkable 2024 season by becoming the fourth active male player to reach the semi-finals of all four Grand Slams. The 23-year-old Italian achieved this feat after defeating Daniil Medvedev in the US Open quarterfinals in four sets, completing a milestone only accomplished by a select few in the current era.
Their clash at Flushing Meadows marked the third time Sinner and Medvedev faced each other in a Grand Slam event in 2024. Earlier in the year, Sinner triumphed over Medvedev in the Australian Open final, while the Russian secured a five-set win in the Wimbledon quarterfinals. However, this time, Sinner finished the match in four sets, sealing his spot in the US Open semi-finals.
Sinner made his Grand Slam debut in 2019 at the US Open and reached his first semi-final at Wimbledon in 2023. His semi-final appearances at the French Open and the US Open in 2024 have demonstrated his rapid rise to the top, along with his ability to excel across all surfaces.
“I’ve worked hard to improve my game on every surface. It’s been a journey, and to reach the semi-finals in all four slams means a lot to me,” Sinner said after his victory.
Australian Open ✅
Roland Garros ✅
Wimbledon✅
And now…
US Open ✅ pic.twitter.com/DoIGJCv4VT— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 5, 2024
His strong groundstrokes, consistent adaptability, and ability to master clay, grass, and hardcourts have made him one of the most versatile players on the ATP tour. Sinner’s growing success in the Grand Slams further cements his status as a formidable contender for the biggest titles in tennis.
Sinner at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2024
At the moment ranked no.1, Jannik achieved a composed 53-5 match record in 2024. The Italian is playing at the moment at the U.S. Open where he ousted 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 and the world no.5 Daniil Medvedev 6-2 1-6 6-1 6-4.
Jannik Sinner will face the world no.25 Jack Draper in the semifinal on Friday at 2:00 pm on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Their record is 1-0 for Draper.
Jannik clinched 5 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle and Cincinnati.
Sinner 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 will play next in Beijing (China Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 23rd of September.
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