Yannik Sinner won his second Grand Slam title yesterday afternoon in New York, defeating American Taylor Fritz in the final with a commanding 3-0 victory. The match was dominated by Sinner both technically and mentally from start to finish.
Sinner controlled the first set with ease, wrapping it up 6-3. In the second set, Fritz significantly improved his first serve percentage and stayed close to Sinner until a pivotal moment. Serving at 5-4, Fritz faced his first break points of the set. Seizing the opportunity with his champion’s instinct, Sinner broke Fritz’s serve and won the set 6-4. In the third set, the crucial moment came again in the tenth game, with Fritz serving at 5-4, trying to extend the match to a fourth set. Once more, Sinner showcased his class, breaking Fritz’s serve and closing the match with a 7-5 score.
During the trophy presentation, Sinner dedicated the victory to his ailing aunt and wished everyone the greatest gift of all: good health. The Arthur Ashe Stadium gave him a standing ovation as he thanked the American crowd for their sportsmanship throughout the match, despite Fritz being the home favorite. Once again, the South Tyrolean proved himself a champion both on and off the court.
