Sinner's Scorching US Open Run! Will Anyone Stop Him?

Jannik Sinner is on fire at the US Open! The world number one has stormed into the third round, leaving opponents in his wake. After a dominant first-round victory, Sinner delivered another clinical performance, dispatching Alexei Popyrin in straight sets.

Sinner's Dominance Continues

Sinner's hard-court Grand Slam record is simply incredible. He hasn't lost a match at a hard-court major since the 2023 US Open. With a title at Flushing Meadows last year and two Australian Open crowns under his belt, Sinner is the man to beat.

Popyrin, who defeated Novak Djokovic at last year's US Open, was expected to pose a challenge. However, Sinner quickly asserted his dominance, breaking Popyrin's serve early in each set. The match concluded with a comfortable 6-3 6-2 6-2 victory for Sinner.

Room for Improvement?

Despite the impressive win, Sinner remains focused on improvement. He expressed dissatisfaction with his serve against Popyrin, noting that he only landed 51% of his first serves. "I felt like we both didn't serve great but I was returning very well, especially on the second serve," Sinner said. "I'm very happy about today. Obviously I'm aiming to improve the serve but, about the rest, I feel quite comfortable."

Looking Ahead

In the third round, Sinner will face Denis Shapovalov. Can Shapovalov stop Sinner's momentum, or will Sinner continue his quest for a third major title this year?

Key Stats:

• Sinner has won 23 consecutive matches in hard-court Grand Slams.
• He is the defending US Open champion.
• He is a two-time Australian Open champion.