Top-seeded Jannik Sinner secured his spot in the U.S. Open quarterfinals after defeating No. 14 Tommy Paul in a three-set match that included two tiebreakers. Sinner, a 23-year-old from Italy, will now face off against 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev in the next round. Sinner’s victory against Paul marked his 14th win in the last 15 tiebreakers he has played, highlighting his ability to perform under pressure.
Sinner initially struggled in the match, falling behind early, but managed to bounce back and take control in the final set to secure the win. The match was filled with intense moments, with a spirited American crowd supporting Paul throughout. Despite facing a vocal audience, Sinner maintained his composure and focused on his game, finishing the match with just six unforced errors after a shaky start.
In other action at the U.S. Open, Jessica Pegula advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Diana Shnaider in straight sets. Pegula, who has reached the quarterfinals at a Grand Slam tournament seven times, will now face No. 1 seed Iga Swiatek in the next round. Karolina Muchova also booked her spot in the quarterfinals after defeating Jasmine Paolini, setting up a matchup against Beatriz Haddad Maia.
The men’s doubles champions Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury were eliminated from the tournament by Nathaniel Lammons and Jackson Withrow in the third round. Lammons and Withrow will now face Wesley Koolhof and Nikola Mektic in the quarterfinals. The action at the U.S. Open continues with exciting matchups and fierce competition as players vie for a spot in the later rounds of the tournament.
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