Italian tennis sensation Jannik Sinner delivered a masterclass performance at the U.S. Open on Thursday, defeating American Alex Michelsen 6-4, 6-0, 6-2 to advance to the third round. The world No. 2 dominated Arthur Ashe Stadium, sealing victory in just 99 minutes with ruthless efficiency.
From Tense Start to Total Domination
The first set saw Michelsen fight back from two breaks down, but Sinner’s killer instinct emerged as he clinched a 5-4 lead and never looked back. By the second set, the 23-year-old transformed into a “break point DJ” , converting 8 of 16 chances while Michelsen’s game unraveled with unforced errors.
“Still Improving” – Sinner Eyes Fifth 2024 Title
“I feel like I can still improve,” said the Australian Open champ during his on-court interview. Fresh off his Cincinnati Open win two weeks ago, Sinner now faces Australia’s Christopher O’Connell next. With 30 hard-court wins this season (ATP’s best), he’s looking unstoppable .
Doping Cloud Cleared
The match unfolded amid revelations of Sinner testing positive for an anabolic agent in March. However, the International Tennis Integrity Agency confirmed he faced no sanctions after concluding he bore “no fault or negligence.” Fans cheered as the star focused on court: “Very happy to be through against a tough opponent.”
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at the U.S. Open on Thursday, defeating American Alex Michelsen 6-4, 6-0, 6-2 to advance to the third round. The world No. 2 dominated Arthur Ashe Stadium, sealing victory in just 99 minutes with ruthless efficiency.
, converting 8 of 16 chances while Michelsen’s game unraveled with unforced errors.
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