In a heartwarming moment that transcended the boundaries of sports and music, legendary singer Seal shared a touching embrace with tennis star Jannik Sinner after his remarkable victory at the US Open. The Italian sensation clinched his first US Open title in a thrilling final, and the presence of Seal, a huge fan of him, added an extra layer of emotion to the celebration.
As Sinner secured the final point, the crowd erupted in applause, celebrating the young athlete’s hard-fought journey to the top. Among the spectators was Seal, whose music has inspired millions around the world. The Grammy-winning artist, known for hits like “Kiss from a Rose,” has been a vocal supporter of Sinner throughout the tournament.
After the match, Seal and Sinner shared a heartfelt hug. The moment was captured by cameras and quickly went viral, symbolizing the unity and mutual respect between two icons from different worlds. Seal’s gesture was not just a congratulatory hug but a testament to the power of sports and music to bring people together.
The ultimate Seal of approval pic.twitter.com/tOVd9mvbIm
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 8, 2024
Sinner at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2024
WWWWWWWWWW Now ranked no.1, the Italian has achieved a compiled 54-5 record in 2024. Jannik is currently having a run at the U.S. Open where he bested 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 compete against the world no.12 Taylor Fritz in the final on Sunday at 2:00 pm on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Their actual head to head record is 1-1.
Jannik has won 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 from the main draw that will commence on the 23rd of September.
