Jannik Sinner overcame a challenging third-round battle against Denis Shapovalov at the US Open, winning 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 to advance to the second week of the tournament. The match tested his resilience as he dropped the first set and fell behind early in the third before mounting a comeback that showcased his mental strength and tactical adaptability.
A match built on preparation
Reflecting on the roller coaster nature of the contest, Sinner emphasized the importance of preparation. “You practice for these kind of matches. You practice in trying to get through very tough moments or situations on the court and trying to find solutions. At the end of the day, that’s the tennis,” he said. His ability to stay composed and find answers under pressure was key to turning the match around.
Staying grounded in the moment
When asked whether the difficulty of the match served as a reminder of how hard it is to defend a title, Sinner dismissed the idea of looking too far ahead. “No, I’m not thinking about this, you know, because you go day by day. Every day you have one opponent. You just try to play your best tennis possible,” he explained. His focus remains on the present, a mindset that has helped him navigate the demands of being the top seed.
Progress worth celebrating
Sinner acknowledged the significance of reaching the second week, calling it “already a great result.” While he remains cautious about projecting too far into the tournament, his performance against Shapovalov reinforced his status as a contender. “It was a great match, I feel like, from both sides. It was a bit of roller coaster. But I’m obviously very happy,” he said, smiling.
A champion’s mentality
With his hardcourt Grand Slam winning streak now extended to 24 matches, Sinner continues to demonstrate the consistency and grit that define elite players. His approach—focused, methodical, and emotionally steady—offers a blueprint for success in the unpredictable world of major tournaments. As he heads into the fourth round, the Italian remains locked in, ready for whatever comes next.
Sinner at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2025
Currently ranked no.1, Jannik owns an overall 34-4 record in 2025. Jannik is participating at the U.S. Open where he overcame the world no.89 Vit Kopriva 6-1 6-1 6-2
, the world no.36 Alexei Popyrin 6-3 6-2 6-2 and the world no.29 Denis Shapovalov 5-7 6-4 6-3 6-3.Jannik conquered 2 titles in 2025 at the Australian Open and Wimbledon. Jannik got to the final in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia), at the French Open and in Cincinnati (Cincinnati Open).
Jannik won 21 titles in his career: 10 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 8 on indoor courts and 2 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Denis Shapovalov in 2025
At the moment ranked no.29, Shapovalov played his last match on the 30th of August when he was defeated by world no.1 Jannik Sinner 5-7 6-4 6-3 6-3 in the 3rd round of the U.S. Open (draw).
Presently, during this year the Canadian has managed to achieve a composed 21-17 win-loss record. Shapovalov conquered 2 titles in 2025 in Dallas and Los Cabos.
Jannik Sinner and Denis Shapovalov played each other only 2 times. Their current head to head is 1-1.