US Open final LIVE: Jannik Sinner vs Taylor Fritz result and reaction as World No 1 wins second grand slam
Jannik Sinner won his second grand slam title by beating home favourite Taylor Fritz in the US Open final in New York.
The World No 1 produced a clinical display to win 6-3 6-4 7-5 and deny Fritz, who was aiming to end a 21-year wait for an American men’s US Open champion.
Fritz had the support of a star-studded Arthur Ashe crowd, which included Taylor Swift and boyfriend Travis Kelce, but Sinner was too good and showed why he is the best in the world.
Fritz struggled with his serve in the opening set but improved in the second, only for Sinner to raise his game when it counted and take the decisive break at his first opportunity.
Fritz looked to mount a comeback and served for the third set but Sinner broke his opponent and won the next four games in a row to win his first US Open title.
Sinner won the Australian Open title at the start of the season, with the 23-year-old and his young rival Carlos Alcaraz splitting the year’s majors after the Spaniard won the French Open and Wimbledon.
Follow all the action from the men’s US Open final below
Jannik Sinner v Taylor Fritz – US Open final
Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz to win US Open men’s final
Sinner wins 6-3 6-4 7-5 to win second grand slam title
THIRD SET! Sinner comes from behind after Fritz served to force a fourth
SECOND SET! Clinical Sinner takes two-set lead as Fritz improves
FIRST SET! Sinner breaks Fritz three times on way to winning first set 6-3
Aryna Sabalenka defeated American Jessica Pegula to win women’s title
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes among stars in the crowd
Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz to win US Open after anti-doping controversy
22:11 , Jamie Braidwood
Jannik Sinner let his tennis do the talking as he won the US Open for the first time.
The world number one came into the tournament under a cloud following his anti-doping scandal, where he escaped a ban despite two positive tests in March.
Many people thought Sinner was lucky not to be suspended but he put all that to one side to claim a second grand slam title of the year by ending Taylor Fritz’s American dream in New York.
The Italian, who beat Britain’s Jack Draper in the semi-final, won 6-3 6-4 7-5 to add this crown to the title he won in Australia.
Fritz, backed by a partisan crowd on Arthur Ashe, was hoping to become the first American to win the men’s US Open title since Andy Roddick in 2003.
Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz to win US Open after anti-doping controversy
Records set by Jannik Sinner with US Open title
22:24 , Jamie Braidwood
By winning this year’s Australian Open and US Open, Jannik Sinner is the first man in 47 years to win his first two grand slam titles in the same season.
Not even Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic managed that, and you have to go back to Guillermo Vilas, who won the French Open and US Open in 1977. Jimmy Connors is the only other man to do it, but he won three in 1974 (Australian Open, Wimbledon and US Open).
Only three other players have won the Australian Open and US Open on hard court in the same season. Djokovic and Federer both did it three times and Mats Wilander did it in 1988.
JANNIK SINNER WINS THE US OPEN!
21:54 , Jamie Braidwood
GAME, SET AND MATCH! Jannik Sinner 6-3 6-4 7-5 Taylor Fritz
Andre Agassi presents the US Open trophy to Jannik Sinner, as well as a cool $3.6m.
JANNIK SINNER WINS THE US OPEN!
21:50 , Jamie Braidwood
GAME, SET AND MATCH! Jannik Sinner 6-3 6-4 7-5 Taylor Fritz
And now our new US Open champion:
“I would like to start with Taylor. I know how much work he puts in - you’re doing an amazing job and it’s so nice to see you in big stages like this. I’m sure you’ll play more. Good luck for the future.
“This title means so much. The last period of my career was not easy. I love tennis, I practice for this, but I realised off the court there is a life, I would like to dedicate this title to my aunt, she is really not feeling well and I don’t know how much I still have here in my life. It’s so nice I can share a positive moment in her life - she was a very important person in my life, and still is.”
An emotional Jannik Sinner.
JANNIK SINNER WINS THE US OPEN!
21:44 , Jamie Braidwood
GAME, SET AND MATCH! Jannik Sinner 6-3 6-4 7-5 Taylor Fritz
We’ll now have the trophy ceremony and will start by hearing from the runner-up, Taylor Fritz. Like Jessica Pegula against Aryna Sabalenka yesterday, he couldn’t stretch the final out and loses to the Australian Open champion as they won their first US Open title.
Fritz: “It’s been an amazing two weeks and first off congrats to Jannik - he played a great match, it was really impressive, too good.
“I want to say thanks to my team. It’s been an amazing run. Thanks to the fans for everything this week. Being American at the US Open is incredible.
“I know we’ve been waiting for a champion for a long time. Sorry I couldn’t get it done this time - but I’m going to keep working and hopefully get it done next time.”
JANNIK SINNER WINS THE US OPEN!
21:43 , Jamie Braidwood
GAME, SET AND MATCH! Jannik Sinner 6-3 6-4 7-5 Taylor Fritz
Jannik Sinner, 23, wins the Australian Open and US Open in 2024, while Carlos Alcaraz, 22, wins the French Open and Wimbledon.
The future of men’s tennis is in good hands.
JANNIK SINNER WINS THE US OPEN!
21:41 , Jamie Braidwood
GAME, SET AND MATCH! Jannik Sinner 6-3 6-4 7-5 Taylor Fritz
Fritz hangs his head while Sinner goes to his box and embraces his team. The American is unable to become the first men’s champion since 2003, but Sinner was too good today and showed why he’s World No 1.
There were some seriously impressive moments there, especially at the end of the second and third sets. He won the big points, it’s as simple as that.
JANNIK SINNER WINS THE US OPEN!
21:38 , Jamie Braidwood
GAME, SET AND MATCH! Jannik Sinner 6-3 6-4 7-5 Taylor Fritz
Sinner holds his arms aloft! A second grand slam title at the age of 23! What a performance from the Italian! He looked unbeatable, rock solid against the American crowd.
There’s a nice moment betwen Fritz and Sinner at the net - Fritz tried to mount a comeback, but Sinner did not flinch.
He’s the first Italian man to win the US Open!
JANNIK SINNER WINS THE US OPEN!
21:33 , Jamie Braidwood
GAME, SET AND MATCH! Jannik Sinner 6-3 6-4 7-5 Taylor Fritz
US Open final: Jannik Sinner 6-3 6-4 6-5 Taylor Fritz*
21:32 , Jamie Braidwood
For the third game in a row, Fritz loses the opening point - again on the double fault.
Sinner senses his moment. Rock solid again on the baseline. Fritz goes long!
0-30. Two points from the title.
The defence from Sinner! But Fritz hangs on. He reaches the Sinner drop shot, which didn’t do enough. A 17-shot rally.
15-30. HUGE MISS FROM FRITZ ON THE FOREHAND VOLLEY!
Two Championship points to come for Jannik Sinner!
Another long baseline rally... Sinner locks down... Fritz nets!
US Open final: Jannik Sinner 6-3 6-4 6-5 Taylor Fritz*
21:27 , Jamie Braidwood
Wow. Hugely impressive again from Sinner to win some of those return points. Fritz is not sure what to do.
But Fritz has still got to hope in this third set. Sinner, though, ticks off the first two points on serve.
Oof. Fritz finds a big forehand and Sinner makes his fourth double fault of the set. 30-30.
Long from Fritz mid-rally on the backhand. Sinner was so steady on that rally.
Sinner swats away the smash to hold. He’s through to a tiebreak at least.
US Open final: *Jannik Sinner 6-3 6-4 5-5 Taylor Fritz - Sinner breaks!
21:22 , Jamie Braidwood
Oof. Fritz loses the opening point in a must-win game as his forehand snaps out.
Fritz lands a lovely drop-volley. Sinner stretches, but can’t clear the net. He wasn’t far off.
15-15. Massive forehand from Sinner! Flat and full of pace. Fritz can’t live with it.
15-30. He does find his first serve, though, a big one out wide and Sinner’s return is long.
30-30. Sinner deep on the return. He goes on the forehand attack! And blasts through!
Break point: Fritz’s serve is out, he’s then so close to the lines... but Sinner hangs on, goes to the drop shot, Fritz reaches it but can’t make the volley!
SINNER BREAKS!
US Open final: Jannik Sinner 6-3 6-4 4-5 Taylor Fritz*
21:17 , Jamie Braidwood
Over to you, Taylor Fritz.
Sinner makes another double fault, this one on 30-0, but Fritz returns long on the next point. A let off for Sinner, who is wobbling slightly. But he holds to 15 as Fritz goes long looking to make the backhand pass.
Fritz will serve for the set.
US Open final: *Jannik Sinner 6-3 6-4 3-5 Taylor Fritz
21:14 , Jamie Braidwood
Oof. An opening double fault from Fritz. Sinner lets him off as he whacks his forehand into the net. Another wild swing from Sinner.
Fritz puts away the smash but a second double fault of the game follows on 40-30... and a miss from Fritz!
The nerves are back! It’s deuce.
But Fritz doesn’t blink. An ace seals it and he moves a game away from the third.
US Open final: Jannik Sinner 6-3 6-4 3-4 Taylor Fritz* - Fritz breaks!
21:08 , Jamie Braidwood
Sinner responds well as he moves in behind the volley on the opening point.
But that’s brilliant from Fritz! He produces some variety and hits Sinner with a drop shot-lob combo, before putting away the smash!
15-30, and a half chance for the American. HUGE forehand from Fritz! Sinner on the defence, scrambling, but Fritz is there to put the volley away!
Fritz has come to life. Two break points:
DOUBLE FAULT FROM SINNER! GAME ON?!
From saving two break points to breaking in the next game, Fritz is alive.
US Open final: *Jannik Sinner 6-3 6-4 3-3 Taylor Fritz
21:00 , Jamie Braidwood
Wild from Fritz on the forehand on 15-15, firing wide. That increases the pressure. Sinner lands the return, but Fritz misses the forehand from midcourt!
Two break points for Sinner - this could be the match right here.
Sinner misses on the first break point, sending the forehand return out. Big from Fritz on the forehand. Sinner defends, Fritz stays patient, and Sinner misses!
Big save from Fritz. Deuce.
Could this inspire Fritz?! He lands two massive forehand winners in a row to hold from 15-40 down. He needed that. Can he build on it?
US Open final: Jannik Sinner 6-3 6-4 3-2 Taylor Fritz*
20:57 , Jamie Braidwood
Sinner finds an important first serve on 15-15 just as Fritz was pushing. On 40-15, Sinner double faults but brushes it off with a beautiful forehand winner into the corner.
US Open final: *Jannik Sinner 6-3 6-4 2-2 Taylor Fritz
20:52 , Jamie Braidwood
Fritz comes through a tricky 30-30 game on serve, and is very grateful to see Sinner miss a couple of looks on his forehand.
US Open final: Jannik Sinner 6-3 6-4 2-1 Taylor Fritz*
20:48 , Jamie Braidwood
A beautiful winner from Sinner, stepping into the backhand to land the blow down the line. Another winner from Sinner, this time on the forehand, and that’s a much more comfortable hold for the Italian.
US Open final: *Jannik Sinner 6-3 6-4 1-1 Taylor Fritz
20:45 , Jamie Braidwood
Fritz reponds with a quick hold. He’ll be facing the scoreboard pressure again in this set after Sinner broke him at the very end of the second.
US Open final: Jannik Sinner 6-3 6-4 1-0 Taylor Fritz*
20:40 , Jamie Braidwood
Wow. Did not see this coming, and it’s just what Fritz needed.
He jumps on a couple of loose points from Sinner at the very start of the third set, to get a look at three break points.
Sinner wakes up and saves the first two, firing the forehand winner. One more chance for Fritz, but Sinner lands the big first serve!
0-40 to deuce.
ACE from Sinner! And then another huge serve out wide! That hold could be as big as a break for himself. \
Five points in a row from the Italian, and that will suck the life out of his opponent. Fritz had to win that.
US Open final: Jannik Sinner 6-3 6-4 Taylor Fritz - Sinner wins second set!
20:37 , Jamie Braidwood
Super impressive from Sinner, who has inherited some of the same traits of great champions Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer showed so often down the years.
He has a champion’s sense of timing. And he’s now a set away from his second grand slam title. He won the Australian Open at the start of the year from two sets down to Daniil Medvedev.
Now, Fritz needs a comeback.
US Open final: Jannik Sinner 6-3 6-4 Taylor Fritz - Sinner wins second set!
20:31 , Jamie Braidwood
A rare first serve missed from Fritz to start a must-win game... and Sinner takes advantage to get into the rally. Fritz then sends his forehand long.
A chance here. Fritz stretches the court and hits the line, but Sinner stands up to it. Fritz nets on the backhand, and a huge chance now at 0-30.
Huge moments: Firtz sends down the big serve and forehand strike, only to then net on the backhand again! Sinner dropped deep on the return, and was then so solid on the baseline.
Set point on 15-40.
AMAZING backhand from Sinner down the line! An incredible switch-up from the Italian, breaking Fritz and taking the second set!
CLINICAL from Sinner! That was an even set, but he struck when it counted and just as Fritz dropped his level of serving by an inch.
US Open final: Jannik Sinner 6-3 5-4 Taylor Fritz*
20:28 , Jamie Braidwood
Fritz with 15-15 on the Sinenr serve for a third successive game, but the Italian pulls out a lovely drop shot to leave his opponent stranded.
Another long return from Fritz, but a stong serve from Sinner. This second set has been very serve dominant, with no break point chances so far.
Back to the baseline rally, Fritz fires the forehand long. He moves back ahead, ramping the pressure onto Fritz once again at the end of this second set.
US Open final: *Jannik Sinner 6-3 4-4 Taylor Fritz
20:25 , Jamie Braidwood
We’re into must-hold territory for Fritz, in a must-win set.
But his improved serving continues, winning three more points in a row to get to 40-0.
Sinner ends the run there with a backhand return down the line.
But Fritz holds after that with a wicked serve out wide.
US Open final: Jannik Sinner 6-3 4-3 Taylor Fritz*
20:22 , Jamie Braidwood
Just like in the previous Sinner service game, Fritz has a big miss on 15-15 against Sinner, sending the forehand wide.
Fritz then nudges the backhand up the line after a rare drop shot from Sinner, breaking the pattern of the baseline rally.
Sinner holds as Fritz nets.
US Open final: *Jannik Sinner 6-3 3-3 Taylor Fritz
20:19 , Jamie Braidwood
A second love-hold in a row from Fritz, who now has four aces in three games.
He was at 38% serving in the first set.
He’s up to 85% in the second.
Huge improvement.
US Open final: Jannik Sinner 6-3 3-2 Taylor Fritz*
20:15 , Jamie Braidwood
A half-chance for Fritz after flashing a really nice backhand return winner up the line. He had a look at a forehand from mid-court on 15-15, but found the net. From there, he misses on the return and then mis-hits on a wild swing on the forehand.
Sinner ticks another game off.
US Open final: *Jannik Sinner 6-3 2-2 Taylor Fritz
20:12 , Jamie Braidwood
Another strong hold from Fritz, with a forehand winner followed by two aces in a row. On 40-0, Sinner nets on the backhand return.
Finding that first serve is going to be key for the American.
US Open final: Jannik Sinner 6-3 2-1 Taylor Fritz*
20:09 , Jamie Braidwood
Fritz produces a fine return against the Sinner second serve to get a look at 15-30, but Sinner’s response is strong. He flashes the forehand winner and then a big serve to get back to 40-30.
Fritz lets fly on the backhand return but goes long.
US Open final: *Jannik Sinner 6-3 1-1 Taylor Fritz
20:06 , Jamie Braidwood
A much beter service game from Fritz, who fires an ace to get on the board at the start of the second. The American has a very good record over five sets and has pulled off many comebacks at the grand slams. He won’t be giving up hope yet.
US Open final: Jannik Sinner 6-3 1-0 Taylor Fritz*
20:03 , Jamie Braidwood
Fritz needs to find more first serves - the American was just 11/29 in the first set, winning just 55% of those points.
Sinner is taking charge in the rallies, with Fritz needing to try something different. He’s not going to outlast the Italian.
But it’s been a strong start from Sinner, breaking Fritz three times. The World No 1 holds to love to start the second set, with a stunning inside-out forehand down the line.
US Open final: *Jannik Sinner 6-3 Taylor Fritz - Sinner wins first set!
19:56 , Jamie Braidwood
Sinner is moving through the gears - a clean strike on 0-15 and he senses the chance to win the opening set right here!
Sinner is a brick wall on 0-30! Such brilliant movement and consistency in the rallies, before upping the pace on the backhand crosscourt.
Three set points. Fritz hangs on as Sinner had the chance to finish it off on the drive volley - but he overcooks it.
On the third set point, Sinner wins it. Again, in the story of the set, Sinner outlasts his opponent in the baseline duel. Fritz loops his backhand long.
Sinner strikes first.
US Open final: Jannik Sinner 5-3 Taylor Fritz*
19:54 , Jamie Braidwood
Sinner does so well to pick up a deep ball from Fritz and return to the attack, as the American eventually floats long. Sinner finds a big serve and then holds his composure on the second serve to move a game away, as Fritz misses on the return.
US Open final: *Jannik Sinner 4-3 Taylor Fritz - Sinner breaks!
19:49 , Jamie Braidwood
It’s been an absorbing start to this final, with many long baseline rallies already. Sinner wins the latest on 15-15, as Fritz then coughs up his first double fault of the final!
So two break points for Sinner: awesome striking from Sinner, pushing Fritz back. Then the drop shot - and a scrambling Fritz nets! Very smooth from the No 1.
US Open final: Jannik Sinner 3-3 Taylor Fritz*
19:45 , Jamie Braidwood
Fritz has the upper hand right now - and is frustrated as he’s unable to make the most of a half-chance on 15-30, producing an error.
Instead, Sinner whacks a forehand winner crosscourt and then holds when Fritz nets on the forehand. Back to Fritz.
US Open final: *Jannik Sinner 2-3 Taylor Fritz
19:40 , Jamie Braidwood
A massive backhand winner from Fritz facing 15-30, but then the forehand gets away from him and Sinner will have a break point chance.
What a rally! 23 shots on Fritz was inches away from losing it on the defence, as Sinner took over from the baseline.
But he kept it in, as Sinner pushes wide on the forehand. Fritz finds his serve - and holds thanks to a brilliant backhand squeezed down the line!
Three games in a row for Fritz - and this final is heating up nicely!
US Open final: Jannik Sinner 2-2 Taylor Fritz* - Fritz breaks!
19:33 , Jamie Braidwood
Much better from Fritz, as he attacks the Sinner second serve and produces the clean winner off the backhand side!
Long from Sinner, so Fritz will have two chances for a break back!
Sinner saves the first, smothering a smash. The Italian’s shot bounced up and hit a girl in the front row behind the baseline.
A second chance for Fritz, but Sinner stays clean in the rally and jams up Fritz with by sticking close to the baseline. The American nets.
Deuce. Huge serve and forehand winner from Sinner, but he makes his first double fault of the final on game point. Back to deuce.
And Fritz takes advantage! The American strikes on the backhand to set up another break point opportunity, as Sinner throws in a big error!
The World No 1 crashes a volley from mid-court into the net, as Fritz gets back into the final!
US Open final: *Jannik Sinner 2-1 Taylor Fritz
19:27 , Jamie Braidwood
The crowd rallies behind the American Fritz and erupts when he lands an ace out wide. Fritz then finds great depth and forces a mistake from Sinner, before landing another big serve.
Love-hold. Just what he needed.
Kansas City Chiefs quarter-back Patrick Mahomes watching the final along with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. There have been as many shots of the crowd than of the action so far! Bon Jovi is watching next to Billie Jean King.
US Open final: Jannik Sinner 2-0 Taylor Fritz*
19:24 , Jamie Braidwood
Sinner races to 40-0 on serve, playing another perfect point and finishing with the forehand winner.
He hasn’t missed a ball yet. Tough start for Fritz, who drifts a forehand long.
US Open final: *Jannik Sinner 1-0 Taylor Fritz - Sinner breaks!
19:22 , Jamie Braidwood
A perfect start from Sinner, who has come out and found his ball-striking already. That was a nervous smash from Fritz after Sinner threw up a defensive lob. Stunning return and defence from the Italian.
US Open final: *Jannik Sinner 1-0 Taylor Fritz - Sinner breaks!
19:21 , Jamie Braidwood
Superb opening point from Sinner to go backhand down the line, forehand down the line for a winner. Fritz went long on the forehand, in a nervy start, and then Sinner outlasts his opponent in a baseline duel.
15-40. And two break points. Fritz goes on the attack and while Sinner defends well to his backhand side, the American finally finds a way past with the forehand winner.
One more break point... huge serve from Fritz but what a return from Sinner! How did he get that?? And Fritz then misses the smash!
US Open final: Jannik Sinner 0-0 Taylor Fritz*
19:13 , Jamie Braidwood
Sinner wins the toss, but elects to receive!
Warm-ups done, pictures taken.
Ready to go.
*denotes next server
US Open final: Jannik Sinner vs Taylor Fritz
19:09 , Jamie Braidwood
Here comes Taylor Fritz! The first American man in the US Open singles final in 18 years.
Jannik Sinner follows him out, looking as cool as ever. He’ll need to remain composed today.
The roof is open on Arthur Ashe - it was closed yesterday, due to rain, but it’s a glorious afternoon in New York.
Not too hot, either.
Taylor Swift is here, along with boyfriend Travis Kelce.
US Open final: Jannik Sinner vs Taylor Fritz
19:08 , Jamie Braidwood
Both players are going through some last-minute warm-ups backstage, and will give their thoughts in a quick pre-match interview before coming out on court.
Fritz: “I’m really excited. I’ve waited a long time for this and I love these moments. I’m excited to be out there.”
Sinner: “I feel like every final is different - it’s a special occasion. The crowd has been very fair. Playing against an American, not easy. Hopefully a good match.”
What an intriguing final we have on our hands... we’ll have a new champion, but who?
I’m going for Jannik Sinner, in four sets!
US Open final: Jannik Sinner vs Taylor Fritz
19:03 , Jamie Braidwood
The US Open has more glitz and glamous than the other grand slams and there will be singing of ‘America the beautiful’ before the players come out onto Arthur Ashe.
Matthew McConaughey nods along while wearing an American flag handband.
US Open final: Jannik Sinner vs Taylor Fritz
18:58 , Jamie Braidwood
The stars were out last night for the women’s final, with Steph Curry, Lewis Hamilton and Noah Lyles among the big sporting names in the stadium on Arthur Ashe.
The men’s final is also a hot ticket - especially with the first American men’s finalist since 2006 - and there are rumours that Taylor Swift will be making an appearance too...
Taylor Fritz targets ‘lifelong dream’ in US Open final
18:57 , Jamie Braidwood
Taylor Fritz was emotional after sealing his place in the US Open final and broke down when the significance of his victory started to sink in. The 26-year-old said it was a “lifelong dream come true”.
“It hit me when he [Eubanks] said the thing about how I’m in the finals and the crowd was cheering,” Fritz said. “It’s just kind of like how I am. I’m more of an emotional person when I’m happy. When I’m really happy I cry at happy endings of movies and not at sad stuff. That’s kind of just how I am.
“It’s just joy, the crowd cheering and kind of that realisation, like ‘Wow, I’m in the finals of the US Open. It’s such a lifelong dream come true. Something I’ve worked my whole life for to be in this situation. I think just kind of like realising that got me a little bit choked up.”
Taylor Fritz confident ahead of US Open final
18:44 , Jamie Braidwood
Fritz was feeling confident about his chances against Sinner when discussing the match-up after his win over Frances Tiafoe in the semi-finals.
“I’ve always enjoyed playing him,” he said.
“To be honest, I don’t think that I’m going to be put in a more stressful situation than I was today than playing in a final.
“I think today was much more stressful for me than playing the final. I just feel good.
“I have a feeling I’m going to come out and play really well and win. When I play good tennis, I think that level is good enough to win.”
Taylor Fritz out to end US Open drought
18:31 , Jamie Braidwood
American men to win the US Open since 1990:
It would have been unthinkable when Roddick won the US Open in 2003 that there would not be another men’s champion 21 years later...
Andy Roddick - 2003
Pete Sampras - 2002
Andre Agassi - 1999
Sampras - 1996
Sampras - 1995
Agassi - 1994
Sampras - 1993
Sampras - 1990
Jannik Sinner prepared for US Open final atmosphere
18:16 , Jamie Braidwood
Sinner is prepared for Fritz to have the support of the Arthur Ashe crowd tonight, as the American bids to become the first US Open men’s champion since 2003.
“Being in America for sure the crowd will be a little bit more on his side.
“But it’s normal. It’s like when I play in Italy, so I’m gonna accept that.
“I have my team and my people who are close to me.
“In my mind, I know that there are many people watching from home from Italy, and it’s just take some support from them.”
Jannik Sinner on wrist injury
18:01 , Jamie Braidwood
All eyes will be on the condition of Jannik Sinner’s left wrist in the early stages of the US Open final.
The Italian fell on his left hand in the second set of his semi-final against Jack Draper, and received treatment from the physio.
Sinner continued the match and said after his win that he was not in too much discomfort, but added that it could have changed after he had cooled down.
“The physio loosened it up very fast on court, so after I felt okay in the beginning. Then after it went away by playing, which is good,” Sinner said.
“Let’s see how it is tomorrow when it’s cold. It’s gonna be a different feeling. Hopefully is nothing to concern about. I’m quite relaxed, because if it’s something bad, you feel it straightaway a bit more.”
ICYMI – Aryna Sabalenka beats Jessica Pegula to earn US Open redemption in gripping final
17:44 , Lawrence Ostlere
Sabalenka overcame comebacks from Pegula in both sets to win 7-5 7-5 and claim her third grand slam final.
Report:
Aryna Sabalenka beats Jessica Pegula to earn US Open redemption in gripping final
Taylor Fritz: Playing Jannik Sinner will be less stressful than all-American semi
17:31 , Lawrence Ostlere
Taylor Fritz says his shot at US Open glory on Sunday night will be less stressful than his semi-final win against Frances Tiafoe.
Fritz takes on world No 1 Jannik Sinner as he bids to become the first male American champion in New York since Andy Roddick won in 2003.
“It was two Americans trying to make it to the final,” he said of his semi-final. “Both of us wanted to be the guy to make it to the final. It was to make a US Open final, whoever won it was the American that made it to the final. I mean, it’s a stressful situation to be in.
“It’s different from playing the world No 1, who you’re probably not going to be the favourite against. But I think I’ve always played well against Jannik. It’s been a while since we played but last time he got me in three at Indian Wells.
“I don’t know, he strikes, he hits the ball big, he’s like a very strong ball striker, but I feel like I always hit the ball really nice off of his ball. I don’t know, I think I typically play well against him.”
ICYMI – Taylor Fritz one win from completing his American dream
17:16 , Lawrence Ostlere
Fritz beat compatriot Frances Tiafoe 4-6 7-5 3-6 6-4 6-1 to become the first home man to reach the final in New York since Andy Roddick in 2006.
Report:
Taylor Fritz one win from completing his American dream
ICYMI – Jack Draper vomits and learns brutal lesson in dramatic US Open semi-final
17:00 , Lawrence Ostlere
The 22-year-old Briton lost in straight sets to Jannik Sinner in a wild US Open semi-final that saw both players receive medical attention.
Report:
Jack Draper vomits and learns brutal lesson in dramatic US Open semi-final
How to watch the final tonight
16:44 , Lawrence Ostlere
Taylor Fritz and Jannik Sinner will take to the court at 7pm BST (UK time) tonight. The final will start at 2pm local time (ET).
The US Open is being shown live on Sky Sports Tennis throughout the fortnigh and the men’s final will be broadcast on the channel. Subscribers can stream the match online via the the Sky Sports Go app and website.
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Route to final – Taylor Fritz
16:33 , Lawrence Ostlere
Fritz’s journey to the final has been a little more taxing, winning in four sets against Casper Ruud and Alexander Zverev to make the semi-finals, where he was embroiled in a five-set battle with fellow American Frances Tiafoe. But Taifoe faded in the final throes and Fritz took advantage.
R1: Camilo Ugo Carabelli 7-5 6-1 6-2
R2: Matteo Berrettini 6-3 7-6 6-1
R3: Francisco Comesana 6-3 6-4 6-2
R4: Casper Ruud 3-6 6-4 6-3 6-2
QFs: Alexander Zverev 7-6 3-6 6-4 7-6
SFs: Frances Tiafoe 4-6 7-5 4-6 6-4 6-1
Route to final – Jannik Sinner
16:20 , Lawrence Ostlere
Sinner has not been at his imperious best through the tournament, dropping the opening set of his campaign and another against Daniil Medvedev in the quarter-finals. But he has still been the best player in the men’s draw and is rightly begins this final as the favourite to lift the trophy tonight.
R1: Mackenzie McDonald 2-6 6-2 6-1 6-2
R2: Alex Michelsen 6-4 6-0 6-2
R3: Christopher O’Connell 6-1 6-4 6-2
R4: Tommy Paul 7-6 7-6 6-1
QFs: Daniil Medvedev 6-2 1-6 6-1 6-4
SFs: Jack Draper 7-5 7-6 6-2
Jannik Sinner vs Taylor Fritz: Head to head
16:12 , Lawrence Ostlere
The pair have met only twice before, with one win apiece. Their most recent meeting, last year at Indian Wells, was a tight affair which went the way of the young Italian.
2023: Indian Wells - Sinner wins 6-4 4-6 6-4
2021: Indian Wells - Fritz wins 6-4 6-3
Jannik Sinner v Taylor Fritz
16:05 , Lawrence Ostlere
Taylor Fritz has the chance to end a 21-year wait for an American men’s US Open winner, but faces World No 1 Jannik Sinner in the New York final.
Fritz defeated compatriot Frances Tiafoe in five sets to become the first man to reach the US Open final since Andy Roddick in 2006, and is now one win away from emulating Roddick’s 2003 victory.
Sinner, though, stands as the ultimate test, with the Italian winning his first grand slam title at the Australian Open earlier this year. He is on a 13-match winning run on hard courts at the majors.
Sinner defeated Britain’s Jack Draper in a dramatic semi-final on Friday night, but there were concerns for the 23-year-old after he fell on his left wrist and received medical treatment.
Fritz, who is through to his first grand slam final at 26, has faced Sinner on two previous occasions. Sinner won their last meeting at Indian Wells in 2023, with Fritz securing victory at the same tournament in 2021.
Jannik Sinner v Taylor Fritz
15:46 , Lawrence Ostlere
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