Jannik Sinner Issues Injury Update as Carlos Alcaraz Looms Following Historic US Open Win

Aged 24 years and 8 days, Jannik Sinner, after defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime in the US Open semifinal, became the youngest player in the Open Era to reach all four men’s singles events at the Grand Slams. The other names on the list? Rod Laver, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic. But wait, how can we forget about the medical timeout that Sinner had to take after losing the second set? 

During the post-match on-court interview, the journalist asked Jannik Sinner to reflect on his injury timeout and his feelings about getting to fight Alcaraz once again. While most of us expressed concern as Sinner had a physiotherapist look at the left side of his abdomen, the Italian ensured to save our worries with a revelation. He claimed, “It’s nothing too bad. I served after… always a little faster again. So, I don’t know. It’s nothing, nothing serious.” 

Like many claimed on social media, it seemed like the medical timeout was a precaution. And with that, he assured that there won’t be any excuses in the match against Alcaraz. The duo even faced off inside the gym. Nevertheless, Sinner seemed pretty content. He said, “I’m very happy. I would’ve felt completely different. So, there are no excuses. Sunday, it’s a very special day. It’s a very amazing, amazing final again. So, let’s see what’s coming.” 

Meanwhile, Alcaraz, after defeating Novak Djokovic with a score of 6-4, 7-6, 6-2, lies waiting for the number one player.

What exactly does the Spanish star think of the upcoming match against Jannik Sinner? Is Carlos Alcaraz confident enough to go for a win? 

Carlos Alcaraz sends hints at upcoming action against Jannik Sinner at the US Open final

During the post-match press conference, Alcaraz expressed his eagerness to battle Sinner once again. He said, “If I play against Jannik, I am going to take things about the last matches that I have played against him. The last one or the last three matches, I am gonna take note. I will see what they did wrong or what I did great just to approach the final in a good way. Let’s see.”

And the Italian had a similar thought as well. During the on-court interview, Jannik Sinner pointed out that his rivalry against Alcaraz began at the US Open in 2022, even though they first battled at the 2021 Paris Masters. The duo has played around 14 matches against each other, and Alcaraz is leading with 9 of them to his name. But with the 2025 US Open right around the corner, Sinner looks for his sixth win. 

Jannik Sinner claimed, “We know each other very well. Let’s see who’s preparing in the best possible way. But in any case it has been an amazing tournament again. An amazing feeling to come here on more time to play in front of you guys. I’m looking forward to it.”

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