Jannik Sinner continued his dominant run at the US Open by defeating fellow Italian Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets, advancing to his second consecutive semifinal in New York. The match, played under the lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium, was a showcase of Sinner’s precision, power, and poise. With this victory, he remains undefeated against Italian opponents and extends his winning streak on hard courts at Grand Slam events.
A Proud Moment for Italian Tennis
Following the match, Sinner reflected on the significance of an all-Italian quarterfinal and the growing strength of tennis in his home country. “It’s amazing. For sure at home some Italians didn’t sleep,” he said with a smile. “We are very proud to be Italian. It’s a special country. We have amazing support. Italians are everywhere. It’s great to be Italian.” His words captured the excitement and pride felt by fans across Italy, many of whom stayed up late to witness the historic clash.
Playing at Peak Performance
When asked whether he felt he was playing his best tennis, Sinner responded with confidence and humility. “Every player that’s in the semis of a Grand Slam means they’re playing amazing tennis. For sure,” he said. “It’s a very special tournament. The last Slam of the year. There’s no better place to play a night match here, on the biggest stadium we have, with an amazing crowd. It means a lot to me.” His performance under pressure and appreciation for the moment reflect a player fully in sync with his game and surroundings.
Eyes on the Next Challenge
With the semifinal ahead, Sinner prepares to face Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime, a player he recently defeated in Cincinnati. The stakes are high, but Sinner’s focus remains sharp. As he continues his pursuit of another US Open title, his journey is inspiring fans and elevating Italian tennis to new heights. The semifinal promises another thrilling chapter in a season already filled with milestones.
Sinner at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2025
At the moment ranked no.1, Sinner has a composed 36-4 match record in 2025. Jannik is now competing at the U.S. Open where he toppled the world no.89 Vit Kopriva 6-1 6-1 6-2, the world no.36 Alexei Popyrin 6-3 6-2 6-2, the world no.29 Denis Shapovalov 5-7 6-4 6-3 6-3
, the world no.24 Alexander Bublik 6-1 6-1 6-1 and the world no.10 Lorenzo Musetti 6-1 6-4 6-2.Jannik Sinner will play the world no.27 Felix Auger-Aliassime in the semifinal. Their actual head to head record is 2-1 for Auger-Aliassime.
Jannik conquered 2 titles in 2025 at the Australian Open and Wimbledon. The Italian got to the final in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia), at the French Open and in Cincinnati (Cincinnati Open).
The Italian 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)
Lorenzo Musetti in 2025
Now ranked no.10, Lorenzo played his last match on the 3rd of September when he surrendered to world no.1 Jannik Sinner 6-1 6-4 6-2 in the quarter of the U.S. Open (draw).
Currently, during this year the Italian has an overall 30-13 record. Lorenzo Musetti’s best result of the current year was getting to the final in Monte Carlo.
Jannik Sinner and Lorenzo Musetti played each other 3 times. Their actual record is 3-0 for Sinner.