US Open 2024: Top Seed Jannik Sinner Reaches Semifinals, Outpaces Tommy Paul in Round of 16 Clash

Number One ranked tennis star Jannik Sinner has set himself a date in the US Open quarterfinal after picking up a win in his latest match-up. Sinner has been embroiled in a controversy, but it hasn't derailed his attention as the Italian tennis star continues to prove his doubters wrong as he rallies through in Flushing Meadows. Sinner is one of the strongest competitors in the tournament, and he has stepped one step ahead in his US Open title quest.

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Jannik Sinner Secures a Quarterfinal Berth, Defeats Crowd Favourite Tommy Paul in RO16 at Us Open

Top-seeded Jannik Sinner reached the US Open quarterfinals despite a slow start and coming through in the clutch at the end in a hostile environment where the fans were rooting for Tommy Paul of the United States. They also cheered when Sinner made errors during the play. But the Italian star defeated No. 14 Tommy Paul in the Round of 16 with scores of 7-6 (3), 7-6 (5), and 6-1.

Tommy Paul gave quite a competition to Jannik Sinner as the first two games went to tiebreakers. Sinner bagged four points when the first game was tied 3-3. In the second game, Paul led 5-4, but Sinner pulled off a rebound to clinch the three points. The Italian tennis star agreed that he made mistakes, but gaining rhythm in the game helped him big time in securing a win against the crowd's favourite.

“There are some ups and downs, obviously, in best-of-five. That’s normal to have. But finding my rhythm at the end of the match hopefully helps... in the next match,” Sinner said in the post-match interview.

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Two weeks after being cleared in a doping case stemming from two positive tests in March, Sinner will face off against Daniil Medvedev. Interestingly, the Russian tennis star is the only previous winner at Flushing Meadows in competition on the men's field. Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shocking upset at the hands of the unseeded Dutch player, Botic Van de Zandschulp. On the other hand, Alexei Popyrin drove out Djokovic after defeating him in the third round.