Jannik Sinner doesn't stop anymoreThe South Tyrolean continues to write unforgettable pages in the history of Italian tennis with another extraordinary victory. Garlic U.S. Open, is consecrated as the first Italian tennis player to win the prestigious tournament, further consolidating its position as world leader.
The twenty-three year old, already world number one, has dominated American Taylor Fritz in three sets, with the score of 6-3, 6-4, 7-5, thus signing the his second Slam of the year, after the triumph at the Australian Open. With this success, Sinner not only maintains the top of the ATP ranking, but definitively establishes himself as one of the absolute protagonists of international tennis. And in addition to sporting glory, Jannik also takes home a substantial prize: a check for $3,6 million.
The US Open had already celebrated a historic triumph with the first victory in a Slam for a couple entirely Italian in mixed doubles: Last Friday, Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori had in fact won the title by beating Americans Taylor Townsend and Donald Young in the final with a score of 7-6, 7-5.
The Final: Sinner Masters Arthur Ashe Stadium
The final, played at the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium, has seen an almost total domination by Sinner. From the first exchanges, the Italian imposed his game, putting pressure on a Fritz visibly moved, also due to the importance of the event and the support of the home crowd. After an initial break in the first set, Fritz temporarily managed to recover, leading to 3-3. However, Sinner recovered the match control, closing the set at 6-3, thanks to an extraordinary percentage of first serves (60%) and a solid return to the American's second serve.
In second set, Fritz tried to respond with more aggression, but the wall erected by the Italian was impenetrable. At 4-4, Sinner was able to make the most of a break point, scoring a textbook backhand down the line, and closing the set at 6-4. third set, more balanced, saw Fritz gain a temporary lead of 5-3, but Sinner's response was lightning fast. With four consecutive games, he the match was over in 2 hours and 16 minutes, giving the public a demonstration of class and power.
At the end of the match, Sinner has celebrated with his team, including coaches Simone Vagnozzi and Darren Cahill, as well as indulging in a emotional kiss to his girlfriend, Russian tennis player Anna Kalinskaya. A triumph that comes at the end of an extraordinary year, but not without difficulties.
A $3,6 million hit
Success at Flushing Meadows brings not only sporting glory, but also a substantial cash prize. Jannik Sinner has cashed in a check for $3,6 million, a 20% increase over the 2023 prize pool, while fellow finalist Fritz took home $1,8 million.
Thanks to the successes of 2024, Sinner has surpassed $27,6 million in career earnings, including over 10,5 million this season alone.
A record-breaking season: Sinner undisputed king of 2024
The triumph at the US Open represents the pinnacle of a exceptional season for Sinner, that in 2024 he won six titles, including two Slams: the Australian Open and the US Open. With an impressive record of 55 wins and 5 losses, Sinner has consolidated his lead in the ATP rankings, overtaking rivals such as Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev. In addition to the Grand Slam tournaments, the South Tyrolean has also triumphed in Rotterdam, Miami, Halle and Cincinnati, demonstrating extraordinary consistency and physical condition. In particular, his streak of 11 consecutive victories, which began in Cincinnati, highlights his exponential growth.
With this victory, Sinner further consolidates his leadership in the ATP ranking, maintaining first place. The Italian, with 11.180 points, distances German Alexander Zverev by more than 4.000 points, who occupies second position, followed by Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic.
Ssecond part of the season it will not be a walk in the park for Sinner, who will have to defend 2.180 points won in 2023, with victories in Beijing and Vienna, as well as good placings in Shanghai, Bercy and the ATP Finals. First place at the end of the year, however, now seems almost a certainty, a further achievement in a dream season.
Jannik's future as tennis number one
With the “alleged doping case” now closed, Jannik Sinner confirms himself as one of the main candidates for dominate world tennis in the coming years. His style of play, characterised by power, tactical intelligence and surprising mental maturity, makes him a fearsome opponent on any surface. His ability to manage decisive moments with calm and precision has been fundamental in his rapid rise.
THEItaly proudly celebrates its first US Open champion, aware that Sinner is writing a new page in the history of national tennis. Only 23 years, has already achieved extraordinary goals, but the best may be yet to come. And with the year-end Masters in Turin on the horizon, Sinner aims to close 2024 with further successes and new records.
Tennis: 2024 the Year of Generational Change
2024 looks like it's going to be theyear of generational change in tennis, with Sinner and Alcaraz as protagonists of a new era. For the first time since 1974, in fact, all Grand Slam titles were won by players under 23, probably sanctioning the definitive end of the “Fab Four” era (Djokovic, Nadal, Federer and Murray) and paving the way (definitively?) for a new generation of talents.
