World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is serving up 🔥 at the US Open! The Italian tennis star crushed Australia's Alexei Popyrin 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 on Thursday, cruising into the third round with his signature mix of power and finesse.
History in the Making?
Sinner’s now eyeing a Roger Federer-level flex – he could become the first men’s singles player since 2008 to defend the US Open title. With 23 straight hard-court major wins (including his 2024/2025 Aussie Open trophies 🏆🏆), the 24-year-old’s playing like he’s got cheat codes enabled.
Match Breakdown
Despite calling his serve "meh" post-match, Sinner dominated with laser returns and clutch drop shots. His forehand winner to break Popyrin in the third set? Pure. Art. 🖼️
"I’m here to improve every match," Sinner told fans, flashing his trademark chill vibes. "But yeah – feeling good."
Up next: A showdown with Canada’s Denis Shapovalov. Meanwhile, women’s top seed Iga Swiatek also advanced, keeping the tournament’s star power at 💯.
