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 beats Taylor Fritz to win US Open after anti-doping controversy
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.
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.
Jamie Braidwood8 September 2024 22:11
Records set by Jannik Sinner with US Open title
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.
Jamie Braidwood8 September 2024 22:24
JANNIK SINNER WINS THE US OPEN!
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.
Jamie Braidwood8 September 2024 21:54
JANNIK SINNER WINS THE US OPEN!
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.
Jamie Braidwood8 September 2024 21:50
JANNIK SINNER WINS THE US OPEN!
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.”
Jamie Braidwood8 September 2024 21:44
JANNIK SINNER WINS THE US OPEN!
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.
Jamie Braidwood8 September 2024 21:43
JANNIK SINNER WINS THE US OPEN!
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.
Jamie Braidwood8 September 2024 21:41
JANNIK SINNER WINS THE US OPEN!
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!
Jamie Braidwood8 September 2024 21:38
JANNIK SINNER WINS THE US OPEN!
GAME, SET AND MATCH! Jannik Sinner 6-3 6-4 7-5 Taylor Fritz
Jamie Braidwood8 September 2024 21:33
US Open final: Jannik Sinner 6-3 6-4 6-5 Taylor Fritz*
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!
Jamie Braidwood8 September 2024 21:32