Jannik Sinner Joins Tennis Royalty With Historic US Open Milestone

“The last Grand Slam of the year, the last biggest tournament we have through the season, and there is no better place to play than in the biggest stadium we have with an amazing crowd. It means a lot to me,” said Jannik Sinner who is having a blast at the US Open. The world No.1 is simply proving why he is at the top of the list with a scintillating campaign in New York. Seems like he never left the court after capturing the title last season at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. On Wednesday night, backed by the chants of a roaring crowd, the Italian earned yet another rare distinction while etching his name in history as he continues his quest to defend his 2024 crown.

Sinner defeated compatriot Lorenzo Musetti in the quarterfinal clash in straight sets. With a scoreline of 6-1, 6-4, 6-2, he confirmed a spot in the last four of the American hard court slam. But that’s not it. After his latest win, Sinner has become the youngest ATP World No.1 in history to reach the semis of all four slams in a single season. Since 1973, he’s just the fourth No.1 player to do so while joining an elite list of icons who have achieved this feat, namely Ivan Lendl, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

“From my point of view it was a great performance, very solid, especially starting very, very well in the match,” Sinner said after the match, as reported by US Open website on September 3. Speaking on defeating his compatriot, he continued, “Obviously we know each other very well,” while adding, “We have to take the friendship away for the match, then obviously when we shake hands, then everything is fine.”

While Sinner looks set to defend his US Open title from last season, he seems to be on a record-setting streak. With a win over Musetti, he also snatched another rare milestone while making his country proud.

Jannik Sinner creates US Open history for Italy

Jannik Sinner has dropped only one set in the ongoing campaign in New York. After wrapping his battle against Musetti, he also thanked the crowd at the Arthur Ashe Stadium for staying up late till midnight. “It’s amazing for sure,’’ he reacted. He even spilled the beans on the atmosphere back at home in Italy.

Per Sinner, “some Italians say they didn’t sleep. We are very proud to be Italian. It’s a special country where we have amazing support. Italians are basically everywhere.’’ Well, he is right indeed. As an Italian, Sinner is basically everywhere these days. Especially when it comes to his presence in stats and records.

Following his QF win, Sinner has created history for Italy. He’s the first ATP player from his country in the Open Era, born since 1990, to reach the semis of all four slams in a single season, according to OptaAce. That’s an incredible feat to say the least. However, the journey is still far from over.

Next up, Sinner will face Canada’s Felix Auger Aliassime who has shocked everyone with a stunning US Open campaign. In the quarterfinal stage, he bested Aussie Alex de Minaur to book a semifinal clash against the World No.1. Now what makes things interesting is that Aliassime leads the H2H tally 2-1 against Sinner.

In their last face-off, however, Sinner finally opened his account. At the Cincinnati Open, last month, he defeated the Canadian in straight sets during the quarterfinal round. But who will have the last laugh this time? One simply needs to wait and watch.

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