Jannik Sinner arrived in New York with a calm demeanor and a clear goal: to defend his US Open title. Speaking to the media ahead of the tournament, the Italian star expressed optimism about his physical condition and readiness, despite a recent setback in Cincinnati.
Recovery After Cincinnati Setback
Earlier in the week, Sinner was forced to retire from the final against Carlos Alcaraz due to illness. The incident raised concerns about his fitness heading into the final Grand Slam of the season. However, Sinner reassured fans and reporters that his recovery was progressing well.
“Physically I feel good,” he said. “I have recovered mostly, not 100% yet, but we are aiming to be there in a couple of days.”
Motivation Running High
With the US Open marking the last major of the year, Sinner emphasized the importance of the tournament in his season’s trajectory. His tone reflected a deep sense of purpose and drive.
“It’s a great tournament. It’s obviously the last Grand Slam we have for this season, so the motivations are very high,” he noted.
Eyes on a Rare Title Defense
Winning back-to-back titles at Flushing Meadows is a feat few have achieved in recent years. Sinner’s calm confidence and strategic preparation suggest he’s ready to take on the challenge. As the tournament begins, all eyes will be on the Italian to see if he can repeat his success and make history once again.
Jannik Sinner in 2025
At the moment ranked no.1, Jannik played his last match on the 18th of August when he had to retire when playing against world no.2 Carlos Alcaraz in the final and the scoreline was 5-0 .
This season Jannik has achieved a 31-4 record. Sinner has won 2 titles in 2025 at the Australian Open and Wimbledon. Sinner was the finalist in Rome, French Open and Cincinnati.