Jannik Sinner defeated fellow Italian Luciano Darderi in straight sets to move into the Australian Open quarter-finals at the Margaret Court Arena on Monday (Jan 26). The world No. 2 was sharp from the first game and stayed in control with his strong serve and powerful groundstrokes. The Italian won the match 6-1, 6-3, 7-6(2) and showed why he is one of the favourites for the title this year. Although Darderi tried to fight back in the third set and pushed Sinner into a tie-break, Sinner stayed calm and finished the match with confidence. It was another solid performance from the defending champion as he continues his strong run in Melbourne and keeps his dream of a third straight Australian Open title alive.

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From the start, Sinner looked comfortable on the court and wasted no time in putting Darderi under pressure. He broke early in the first set and used his pace and accuracy to control the rallies. Darderi tried to stay aggressive, but Sinner’s depth and consistency made it difficult for him to find openings. The first set was over quickly, showing the gap in confidence and experience between the two players on this big stage.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-i-m-upset-djokovic-s-playful-reply-after-sabalenka-breaks-his-grand-slam-record-1769352760080">‘I'm upset’: Djokovic’s playful reply after Sabalenka breaks his Grand Slam record</a>&nbsp;The second set followed a similar story. Sinner continued to dominate with his serve and kept pushing Darderi back with powerful baseline shots. He mixed his play well, using sharp angles and timely drop shots to keep his opponent guessing. Darderi showed flashes of quality but struggled to hold his ground for long stretches. Sinner’s calm approach helped him close the set without any trouble.<h2>Third set was decided by a tie-breaker</h2>The match became more competitive in the third set when Darderi lifted his level and played with greater freedom. He started taking more risks and found better timing on his shots, which brought energy to the contest. The crowd got involved as the rallies became longer and more intense. For a moment, it looked like Sinner could be pushed into a longer battle.&nbsp;However, Sinner showed his mental strength in the tie-break. He stayed focused, served well under pressure, and played with confidence when it mattered the most. With this victory, Sinner reached another Australian Open quarter-final and continued his impressive record against fellow Italian players.

Jannik Sinner beat Luciano Darderi 6-1, 6-3, 7-6(2) at Margaret Court Arena to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals, showing calm under pressure and staying on track for a third straight title.


Jannik Sinner defeated fellow Italian Luciano Darderi in straight sets to move into the Australian Open quarter-finals at the Margaret Court Arena on Monday (Jan 26). The world No. 2 was sharp from the first game and stayed in control with his strong serve and powerful groundstrokes. The Italian won the match 6-1, 6-3, 7-6(2) and showed why he is one of the favourites for the title this year. Although Darderi tried to fight back in the third set and pushed Sinner into a tie-break, Sinner stayed calm and finished the match with confidence. It was another solid performance from the defending champion as he continues his strong run in Melbourne and keeps his dream of a third straight Australian Open title alive.

Jannik Sinner beat Luciano Darderi 6-1, 6-3, 7-6(2) at Margaret Court Arena to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals, showing calm under pressure and staying on track for a third straight title.

Australian Open 2026: Jannik Sinner reaches third successive quarter-final

Novak Djokovic continues to age like a fine wine as the Serbian won his 400th match at a Grand Slam tournament on Saturday (Jan 24), having got the better of Botic Van de Zandschulp at the Red Laver Arena in round three of the Australian Open 2026. Djokovic, a 10-time winner of the Australian Open, made light work of his Dutch counterpart as he sealed his place in the fourth round. Elsewhere in the third round, Jannik Sinner was through to the next round, extending his winning streak to 17 matches in Melbourne Part, while Iga Swiatek also won her contest.<h2>Djokovic scripts history</h2>In what was a one-sided affair at the Rod Laver Arena, Djokovic swept past Dutchman van de Zandschulp 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4). The win means he became the first player in the history of the sport to reach the feat of 400 wins in Grand Slam tournaments. The legendary star has 10 Australian Open, seven Wimbledon, three French Open and four US Open titles to his name during an illustrious career. &nbsp;&nbsp;Roger Federer (369) and Serena Williams (365) are the next best. Victory was also his 102nd at Melbourne Park, where he has won 10 titles, to equal Federer with the most Australian Open singles wins. Djokovic's reward is a fourth-round clash with either Czech rising star Jakub Mensik or American tournament debutant Ethan Quinn, whose match was delayed due to extreme heat. The 24-time Slam winner is in good form so far as he bids to shatter the recent dominance of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;"I'm still trying to give these young guys a push for their money," said Djokovic. "I'm still around. I'm hanging in there.&nbsp;"Obviously, Alcaraz and Sinner are the two best players in the world. They're playing on a different level from all of us right now.&nbsp;"But, you know, when you enter the court and the ball rolls, you always have a chance, particularly here, on the court that has given me the most in my career."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a><h2>Sinner, Swiatek in R4</h2>Six-time major champion Iga Swiatek endured a roller-coaster ride before sealing her place in the Australian Open last 16. The Polish second seed, who is chasing a maiden Melbourne title, wobbled before beating 31st Russian seed Anna Kalinskaya 6-1, 1-6, 6-1. Swiatek faces qualifier Maddison Inglis next after Naomi Osaka pulled out of her third-round match against the Australian because of injury.&nbsp;Elsewhere, two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner was also through to the next round, having beaten USA’s Eliot Spizzirri 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.

Novak Djokovic, a 10-time winner of the Australian Open, made light work of his Dutch counterpart as he sealed his place in the fourth round. 

Novak Djokovic continues to age like a fine wine as the Serbian won his 400th match at a Grand Slam tournament on Saturday (Jan 24), having got the better of Botic Van de Zandschulp at the Red Laver Arena in round three of the Australian Open 2026. Djokovic, a 10-time winner of the Australian Open, made light work of his Dutch counterpart as he sealed his place in the fourth round. Elsewhere in the third round, Jannik Sinner was through to the next round, extending his winning streak to 17 matches in Melbourne Part, while Iga Swiatek also won her contest. Djokovic scripts history In what was a one-sided affair at the Rod Laver Arena, Djokovic swept past Dutchman van de Zandschulp 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4). The win means he became the first player in the history of the sport to reach the feat of 400 wins in Grand Slam tournaments. The legendary star has 10 Australian Open, seven Wimbledon, three French Open and four US Open titles to his name during an illustrious career. Roger Federer (369) and Serena Williams (365) are the next best. Victory was also his 102nd at Melbourne Park, where he has won 10 titles, to equal Federer with the most Australian Open singles wins. Djokovic's reward is a fourth-round clash with either Czech rising star Jakub Mensik or American tournament debutant Ethan Quinn, whose match was delayed due to extreme heat. The 24-time Slam winner is in good form so far as he bids to shatter the recent dominance of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli "I'm still trying to give these young guys a push for their money," said Djokovic. "I'm still around. I'm hanging in there. "Obviously, Alcaraz and Sinner are the two best players in the world. They're playing on a different level from all of us right now. "But, you know, when you enter the court and the ball rolls, you always have a chance, particularly here, on the court that has given me the most in my career." ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds Sinner, Swiatek in R4 Six-time major champion Iga Swiatek endured a roller-coaster ride before sealing her place in the Australian Open last 16. The Polish second seed, who is chasing a maiden Melbourne title, wobbled before beating 31st Russian seed Anna Kalinskaya 6-1, 1-6, 6-1. Swiatek faces qualifier Maddison Inglis next after Naomi Osaka pulled out of her third-round match against the Australian because of injury. Elsewhere, two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner was also through to the next round, having beaten USA’s Eliot Spizzirri 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.

Novak Djokovic, a 10-time winner of the Australian Open, made light work of his Dutch counterpart as he sealed his place in the fourth round.&nbsp;

Australian Open: Djokovic scripts history with 400 Grand Slam wins; Sinner, Swiatek in R4

Two-time defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner continued his strong run in Melbourne with an easy win over Australia’s James Duckworth on Thursday (Jan 22) at Rod Laver Arena. Sinner needed just one hour and 49 minutes to claim a 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 victory against the wildcard entry. The win marked Sinner’s 16th straight victory at Melbourne Park and extended his overall winning streak to 17 matches in all events. He has not lost a match since October, when he conceded to Tallon Griekspoor in Shanghai.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-champions-trophy-last-february-bangladesh-uses-india-s-example-to-accuse-icc-of-playing-favorites-1769088004291">'Champions Trophy last February': Bangladesh uses India's example to accuse ICC of playing favorites</a><h2>Sinner reflects on 16th straight win</h2>Speaking after the match on his on-court interview, Sinner said that he is very happy with his performance, especially his serving. He added that he feels physically strong and mentally confident, mentioning how much preparation he has put in ahead of the season.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I felt like I was returning very, very well today also the serve was really good so I’m very happy about my performance,” Sinner told Jim Courier in his on-court interview. “I feel like I’m in good shape at the moment. I know how much hard work I’ve put in so the body feels good, also the mind is in a good moment. The first tournament of the year is always very, very special for all of us".&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/snubbed-from-t20-wc-shubman-gill-fails-on-ranji-trophy-return-with-two-ball-duck-1769080398999">Snubbed from T20 WC, Gill fails on Ranji Trophy return with two-ball duck</a> Sinner also described the Australian Open as a special event and said playing again on Rod Laver Arena is a very special moment for him.&nbsp;&nbsp;"It’s a very special tournament for me, and this is a very special court in the past years. Let’s see what’s coming this year,” Sinner added.&nbsp;

Sinner will now face American youngster Eliot Spizzirri, who reached the third round of a grand slam for the first time after a thriller match against China’s Wu Yibing. 

Two-time defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner continued his strong run in Melbourne with an easy win over Australia’s James Duckworth on Thursday (Jan 22) at Rod Laver Arena. Sinner needed just one hour and 49 minutes to claim a 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 victory against the wildcard entry. The win marked Sinner’s 16th straight victory at Melbourne Park and extended his overall winning streak to 17 matches in all events. He has not lost a match since October, when he conceded to Tallon Griekspoor in Shanghai. Also Read - 'Champions Trophy last February': Bangladesh uses India's example to accuse ICC of playing favorites Sinner reflects on 16th straight win Speaking after the match on his on-court interview, Sinner said that he is very happy with his performance, especially his serving. He added that he feels physically strong and mentally confident, mentioning how much preparation he has put in ahead of the season. “I felt like I was returning very, very well today also the serve was really good so I’m very happy about my performance,” Sinner told Jim Courier in his on-court interview. “I feel like I’m in good shape at the moment. I know how much hard work I’ve put in so the body feels good, also the mind is in a good moment. The first tournament of the year is always very, very special for all of us". Also Read - Snubbed from T20 WC, Gill fails on Ranji Trophy return with two-ball duck Sinner also described the Australian Open as a special event and said playing again on Rod Laver Arena is a very special moment for him. "It’s a very special tournament for me, and this is a very special court in the past years. Let’s see what’s coming this year,” Sinner added.

Sinner will now face American youngster Eliot Spizzirri, who reached the third round of a grand slam for the first time after a thriller match against China’s Wu Yibing.&nbsp;

Australian Open 2026 - 'Let’s see what’s coming': Defending champ Sinner after 16th straight win at year's first major

Jannik Sinner opened his Australian Open campaign with ease, but the day truly belonged to Naomi Osaka in Melbourne. While the Italian moved into round two after a quick retirement win, Osaka captured attention with her bold entrance and a strong three set victory. From calm dominance to raw emotion and fresh faces, day three (Jan 20) offered a mix of style, grit, and memorable tennis moments on the biggest stage.<h2>Osaka steals the spotlight on Rod Laver Arena</h2>Osaka walked onto the court holding a white parasol, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and veil, and the crowd instantly reacted. The look was inspired by a jellyfish, she later said, and it set the tone for a special night. Against Croatia’s Antonia Ruzic, Osaka started fast, using her power from the baseline and sharp returns to take the first set.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ao-2026-jannik-sinner-says-not-the-way-to-win-a-match-after-walkover-vs-hugo-gaston-1768910797956">Jannik Sinner says 'not the way to win a match' after advancing to R2 of Australian Open 2026</a>&nbsp;Ruzic fought back in the second, testing Osaka with deep shots and steady defence. But the former champion stayed patient and raised her level in the decider. She broke at the right time, served with control, and closed the match 6 3, 3 6, 6 4. More than the fashion, it was her calm under pressure that stood out. The win showed she is finding rhythm again and remains a serious threat in Melbourne as she builds confidence quickly now.<h2>Sinner cruises as emotions and surprises follow</h2>Sinner looked sharp from the first game against Hugo Gaston and controlled rallies with ease. The Frenchman, struggling with an abdominal problem, retired while trailing 6 2, 6 1. Sinner said it was not the way he wanted to win, but he was pleased with his start and focus.&nbsp;There was emotion, too as Gael Monfils played what is expected to be his last match in Melbourne. The 39-year-old battled hard before losing to Australian qualifier Dane Sweeny in four sets. He received a standing ovation and thanked the crowd for an amazing ride. Elsewhere, Ben Shelton moved through in straight sets, Madison Keys survived a nervous opener, and Janice Tjen made history as the first Indonesian in 28 years to win a match at the Australian Open. It added another memorable chapter to a thrilling day in Melbourne.

Naomi Osaka stole the spotlight with a stylish win as Jannik Sinner cruised into round two at the Australian Open 2026. Gael Monfils bowed out, Madison Keys survived, and fresh faces shone in Melbourne

Jannik Sinner opened his Australian Open campaign with ease, but the day truly belonged to Naomi Osaka in Melbourne. While the Italian moved into round two after a quick retirement win, Osaka captured attention with her bold entrance and a strong three set victory. From calm dominance to raw emotion and fresh faces, day three (Jan 20) offered a mix of style, grit, and memorable tennis moments on the biggest stage. Osaka steals the spotlight on Rod Laver Arena Osaka walked onto the court holding a white parasol, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and veil, and the crowd instantly reacted. The look was inspired by a jellyfish, she later said, and it set the tone for a special night. Against Croatia’s Antonia Ruzic, Osaka started fast, using her power from the baseline and sharp returns to take the first set. Also read | Jannik Sinner says 'not the way to win a match' after advancing to R2 of Australian Open 2026 Ruzic fought back in the second, testing Osaka with deep shots and steady defence. But the former champion stayed patient and raised her level in the decider. She broke at the right time, served with control, and closed the match 6 3, 3 6, 6 4. More than the fashion, it was her calm under pressure that stood out. The win showed she is finding rhythm again and remains a serious threat in Melbourne as she builds confidence quickly now. Sinner cruises as emotions and surprises follow Sinner looked sharp from the first game against Hugo Gaston and controlled rallies with ease. The Frenchman, struggling with an abdominal problem, retired while trailing 6 2, 6 1. Sinner said it was not the way he wanted to win, but he was pleased with his start and focus. There was emotion, too as Gael Monfils played what is expected to be his last match in Melbourne. The 39-year-old battled hard before losing to Australian qualifier Dane Sweeny in four sets. He received a standing ovation and thanked the crowd for an amazing ride. Elsewhere, Ben Shelton moved through in straight sets, Madison Keys survived a nervous opener, and Janice Tjen made history as the first Indonesian in 28 years to win a match at the Australian Open. It added another memorable chapter to a thrilling day in Melbourne.

Naomi Osaka stole the spotlight with a stylish win as Jannik Sinner cruised into round two at the Australian Open 2026. Gael Monfils bowed out, Madison Keys survived, and fresh faces shone in Melbourne

Australian Open 2026, Day 3 wrap: Osaka steals spotlight as Sinner cruises and Monfils bids farewell

Two-time defending champions Jannik Sinner started his Australian Open 2026 campaign with a walkove win on Tuesday (Jan 20) at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park. Sinner was ahead 6-1, 6-2 when his opponent Hugo Gaston called it quits, reached for the handshake and the match was over. Sinner was most probably going to win anyway and the walkover may have just given him some extra rest as he aims for the third consecutive Aus Open title. If Sinner manages to win this year's Australian Open, he'll be only the second player after Novak Djokovic in the open era history to win three back-to-back Australian Open title.<h2>Sinner speaks on unexpected walkover</h2>“I saw that he was not serving with a very high pace especially in the second [set], but it’s not the way you want to win a match,” said Sinner. “He’s such a talented player. He has incredible touch and moving very, very well, so I knew starting from the beginning that I had to play a very high level of tennis trying to be as aggressive as possible which I’ve done, so I’m very happy. There's has not been exact reason offered for Gaston's retirement from the match but he was seen taking a medicine after the first set.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/no-respect-for-national-athletes-tte-throws-india-top-pole-vaulter-dev-meena-off-train-video-sparks-controversy-1768896348672">No respect for national athletes: TTE throws India's top pole-vaulter off train</a><h2>Two top-30 seed crash out</h2>Joao Fonseca, seeded number 28, and Tallon Griekspoor, seeded number 23, lost their matches at 1573 Arena and John Cain Arena in Melbourne Park. Brazil's Fonseca lost 4-6, 6-2, 1-6, 2-6 to American Eliot Spizziri while Frenchman Griekspoor lost 6-2, 6-3, 602 in straight sets, also to American Ethan Quinn in early setbacks of year's first grand slam.

If Sinner manages to win this year's Australian Open, he'll be only the second player after Novak Djokovic in the open era history to win three back-to-back Australian Open title.

Two-time defending champions Jannik Sinner started his Australian Open 2026 campaign with a walkove win on Tuesday (Jan 20) at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park. Sinner was ahead 6-1, 6-2 when his opponent Hugo Gaston called it quits, reached for the handshake and the match was over. Sinner was most probably going to win anyway and the walkover may have just given him some extra rest as he aims for the third consecutive Aus Open title. If Sinner manages to win this year's Australian Open, he'll be only the second player after Novak Djokovic in the open era history to win three back-to-back Australian Open title. Sinner speaks on unexpected walkover “I saw that he was not serving with a very high pace especially in the second [set], but it’s not the way you want to win a match,” said Sinner. “He’s such a talented player. He has incredible touch and moving very, very well, so I knew starting from the beginning that I had to play a very high level of tennis trying to be as aggressive as possible which I’ve done, so I’m very happy. There's has not been exact reason offered for Gaston's retirement from the match but he was seen taking a medicine after the first set. Also Read - No respect for national athletes: TTE throws India's top pole-vaulter off train Two top-30 seed crash out Joao Fonseca, seeded number 28, and Tallon Griekspoor, seeded number 23, lost their matches at 1573 Arena and John Cain Arena in Melbourne Park. Brazil's Fonseca lost 4-6, 6-2, 1-6, 2-6 to American Eliot Spizziri while Frenchman Griekspoor lost 6-2, 6-3, 602 in straight sets, also to American Ethan Quinn in early setbacks of year's first grand slam.

If Sinner manages to win this year's Australian Open, he'll be only the second player after Novak Djokovic in the open era history to win three back-to-back Australian Open title.

Jannik Sinner says 'not the way to win a match' after advancing to R2 of Australian Open 2026

The Australian Open 2026 is all set for another thriller as top tennis stars around the globe gather in Melbourne. Starting Sunday (Jan 18) more than 300 players will test their luck in different divisions as they look to get the Grand Slam season underway. The top names include Italy’s Jannik Sinner, and Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, while the women’s division also consists of names like Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and others. So ahead of the upcoming Australian Open 2026, here’s all you need to know, including prize money, top seeds, live streaming and broadcast details.<h2>When does the Australian Open 2026 main round start, and when are the finals?</h2>The first round of men’s and women’s singles matches starts on Sunday, January 18.The women’s singles final will be played at the Rod Laver Arena on Saturday, January 31, and the men’s singles final will be played at the same venue a day later.<h2>Where is the Australian Open 2026 played?</h2>The first Slam of the year is played on the hard court venues located at Melbourne Park. Apart from the Rod Laver Arena, the other main courts are the Margaret Court Arena and John Cain Arena.<h2>Who are the Australian Open defending champions?</h2>Madison Keys stunned two-time champion Sabalenka to win her first Slam in the 2025 final in three sets.&nbsp;In the men’s final, it was a Jannik Sinner masterclass as the Italian overcame Germany’s Alexander Zverev in straight sets for his second Australian Open title.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a><h2>Who are the top seeds at Australian Open 2026?</h2>Men’s:<ol><li>Carlos Alcaraz (Spain)</li><li>Jannik Sinner (Italy)</li><li>Alexander Zverev (Germany)</li><li>Novak Djokovic (Serbia)</li><li>Lorenzo Musetti (Italy)</li><li>Alex de Minaur (Australia)</li><li>Felix Auger-Aliassime (Canada)</li><li>Ben Shelton (USA)</li><li>Taylor Fritz (USA)</li><li>Alexander Bublik (Kazakhstan)</li></ol>Women’s:<ol><li>Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus)</li><li>Iga Swiatek (Poland)</li><li>Coco Gauff (USA)</li><li>Amanda Anisimova (USA)</li><li>Elena Rybakina (Kazakhstan)</li><li>Jessica Pegula (USA)</li><li>Jasmine Paolini (Italy)</li><li>Mirra Andreeva (Russia)</li><li>Madison Keys (USA)</li><li>Belinda Bencic (Switzerland)</li></ol>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a><h2>How much is the prize money for the Australian Open 2026?</h2>The total prize money on offer will be $74.9m, while the men’s and women’s singles champions will receive $2.79m each.<h2>How to follow and livestream the Australian Open 2026?</h2>The tournament will be shown by local and terrestrial broadcasters, as well as digital streaming services around the globe. In India Sony Sports Network will broadcast the Australian Open 2026 while Sony Liv app will live stream the same.

Ahead of the upcoming Australian Open 2026, here’s all you need to know, including prize money, top seeds, live streaming and broadcast details.

The Australian Open 2026 is all set for another thriller as top tennis stars around the globe gather in Melbourne. Starting Sunday (Jan 18) more than 300 players will test their luck in different divisions as they look to get the Grand Slam season underway. The top names include Italy’s Jannik Sinner, and Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, while the women’s division also consists of names like Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and others. So ahead of the upcoming Australian Open 2026, here’s all you need to know, including prize money, top seeds, live streaming and broadcast details. When does the Australian Open 2026 main round start, and when are the finals? The first round of men’s and women’s singles matches starts on Sunday, January 18. The women’s singles final will be played at the Rod Laver Arena on Saturday, January 31, and the men’s singles final will be played at the same venue a day later. Where is the Australian Open 2026 played? The first Slam of the year is played on the hard court venues located at Melbourne Park. Apart from the Rod Laver Arena, the other main courts are the Margaret Court Arena and John Cain Arena. Who are the Australian Open defending champions? Madison Keys stunned two-time champion Sabalenka to win her first Slam in the 2025 final in three sets. In the men’s final, it was a Jannik Sinner masterclass as the Italian overcame Germany’s Alexander Zverev in straight sets for his second Australian Open title. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Who are the top seeds at Australian Open 2026? Men’s: Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) Jannik Sinner (Italy) Alexander Zverev (Germany) Novak Djokovic (Serbia) Lorenzo Musetti (Italy) Alex de Minaur (Australia) Felix Auger-Aliassime (Canada) Ben Shelton (USA) Taylor Fritz (USA) Alexander Bublik (Kazakhstan) Women’s: Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus) Iga Swiatek (Poland) Coco Gauff (USA) Amanda Anisimova (USA) Elena Rybakina (Kazakhstan) Jessica Pegula (USA) Jasmine Paolini (Italy) Mirra Andreeva (Russia) Madison Keys (USA) Belinda Bencic (Switzerland) ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes How much is the prize money for the Australian Open 2026? The total prize money on offer will be $74.9m, while the men’s and women’s singles champions will receive $2.79m each. How to follow and livestream the Australian Open 2026? The tournament will be shown by local and terrestrial broadcasters, as well as digital streaming services around the globe. In India Sony Sports Network will broadcast the Australian Open 2026 while Sony Liv app will live stream the same.

Ahead of the upcoming Australian Open 2026, here’s all you need to know, including prize money, top seeds, live streaming and broadcast details.

Australian Open 2026: Here's all you need to know, including prize money, top seeds, live streaming and more

The draws for the Australian Open 2026 were released on Thursday (Jan 15) as 10-time champion Novak Djokovic is all set for a semifinal bout with Jannik Sinner. The heavyweight clash will be a repeat of the 2025 Wimbledon semifinal as the two are drawn on the same side. On the other hand, Carlos Alcaraz will look to complete his career Grand Slam at the Australian Open as he takes on home favourite Adam Walton in the opening round.<h2>Djokovic-Sinner projected for semis</h2>If all goes according to plan, both Sinner and Djokovic will meet at the semis, having last clashed against one another at the Rod Laver Arena in the 2024 semis. Sinner became just the eighth man at that time to beat the 10-time Australian Open champion in the opening slam of the calendar year. Interestingly, Sinner has won the last five meetings between the duo.&nbsp;World number one Alcaraz opens against home hope Adam Walton in his bid for a career Grand Slam and first Melbourne Park title. The Spanish superstar is on the same side of the draw as last year's beaten finalist Alexander Zverev and is scheduled to meet him in the last four.&nbsp;Italy's Sinner saw off Germany's Zverev in straight sets in last year's final and went on to add the Wimbledon and ATP Finals crowns to his growing collection.&nbsp;"The draw is very difficult; it doesn't matter who you play," said Sinner at the draw ceremony.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;"We are the best players in the world and the way is very, very long and very far. We will go day-by-day."&nbsp;In the women's draw, American defending champion Madison Keys will take on Ukraine's Oleksandra Oliynykova while world number one Aryna Sabalenka kicks off against French wildcard Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah. Keys stunned the title-holder Sabalenka 12 months ago in a classic three-set final to win her first major title aged 29.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;But she failed to kick on from there, not winning another tournament all year, and Keys, the world number nine, will have a target on her back as champion. Sabalenka and world number three Coco Gauff are on the same side of the draw and will meet in the semi-finals if they make it that far.

World number one Carlos Alcaraz opens against home hope Adam Walton in his bid for a career Grand Slam and first Melbourne Park title. The Spanish superstar is on the same side of the draw as last year's beaten finalist Alexander Zverev and is scheduled to meet him in the last four.

The draws for the Australian Open 2026 were released on Thursday (Jan 15) as 10-time champion Novak Djokovic is all set for a semifinal bout with Jannik Sinner. The heavyweight clash will be a repeat of the 2025 Wimbledon semifinal as the two are drawn on the same side. On the other hand, Carlos Alcaraz will look to complete his career Grand Slam at the Australian Open as he takes on home favourite Adam Walton in the opening round. Djokovic-Sinner projected for semis If all goes according to plan, both Sinner and Djokovic will meet at the semis, having last clashed against one another at the Rod Laver Arena in the 2024 semis. Sinner became just the eighth man at that time to beat the 10-time Australian Open champion in the opening slam of the calendar year. Interestingly, Sinner has won the last five meetings between the duo. World number one Alcaraz opens against home hope Adam Walton in his bid for a career Grand Slam and first Melbourne Park title. The Spanish superstar is on the same side of the draw as last year's beaten finalist Alexander Zverev and is scheduled to meet him in the last four. Italy's Sinner saw off Germany's Zverev in straight sets in last year's final and went on to add the Wimbledon and ATP Finals crowns to his growing collection. "The draw is very difficult; it doesn't matter who you play," said Sinner at the draw ceremony. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes "We are the best players in the world and the way is very, very long and very far. We will go day-by-day." In the women's draw, American defending champion Madison Keys will take on Ukraine's Oleksandra Oliynykova while world number one Aryna Sabalenka kicks off against French wildcard Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah. Keys stunned the title-holder Sabalenka 12 months ago in a classic three-set final to win her first major title aged 29. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes But she failed to kick on from there, not winning another tournament all year, and Keys, the world number nine, will have a target on her back as champion. Sabalenka and world number three Coco Gauff are on the same side of the draw and will meet in the semi-finals if they make it that far.

World number one Carlos Alcaraz opens against home hope Adam Walton in his bid for a career Grand Slam and first Melbourne Park title. The Spanish superstar is on the same side of the draw as last year's beaten finalist Alexander Zverev and is scheduled to meet him in the last four.

Australian Open 2026: Djokovic-Sinner clash projected for semis, Alcaraz to start against home favourite Walton

Here is a look at five key battles between Carlos Aclaraz and Jannik Sinner in recent times as they look set to meet at the Australian Open 2026. This key battles include US Open 2025 final, Wimbledon 2025 final and French Open 2025 final. 

Here is a look at five key battles between Carlos Aclaraz and Jannik Sinner in recent times as they look set to meet at the Australian Open 2026. This key battles include US Open 2025 final, Wimbledon 2025 final and French Open 2025 final.&nbsp;

Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz: 5 epic battles between modern-day tennis greats

World number three Alexander Zverev admitted on Saturday that he has "a lot of catching up to do" to challenge Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.&nbsp;The 28-year-old German finished the 2025 season with only one title, in Munich, having been beset by injuries.&nbsp;He still did enough to bag the number three ranking behind Spain's Alcaraz and Italian Sinner, although he trails the dominant pair by more than 6,000 ranking points.&nbsp;"Of course, number one and two are quite far ahead, which was not the case at the end of 2024, when I finished number two in the world (behind Sinner)," Zverev said in Sydney, where he is playing the United Cup.&nbsp;"I feel like I have a lot of catching up to do, but so does the rest of the tour."&nbsp;While Zverev made the final of the season-opening Australian Open last year, losing to Sinner, he disappointed at the other three Grand Slams and also at the year-end ATP Finals.&nbsp;Despite this he considers 2025 as a step forward, all things considering.&nbsp;"I had issues with my body, I had injuries throughout the entire season. So for me, finishing three in the world, I feel like looking back at it, it's still something to be proud of," he said.&nbsp;"Of course it wasn't the season that I wanted to have," he added. "There weren't the titles that I wanted to have, the big titles especially."&nbsp;Along with his physical problems, Zverev also struggled with his mental health, taking a one-month break after losing in the first round at Wimbledon.&nbsp;"I took some vacation, spent time with my friends, then went back to training. Changed the scenario a little bit," he said.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;"In a way, losing first round Wimbledon -- of course I don't want to lose first round Wimbledon -- but in a way it was helpful for me because I could just restart.&nbsp;"That was a bit of a turning point."&nbsp;Zverev is spearheading Germany at the mixed-teams United Cup to open his 2026 campaign before heading to Melbourne Park and another crack at an elusive Grand Slam title.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;In contrast, Sinner and Alcaraz play only an exhibition against each other in South Korea before the Australian Open, a scenario that would not suit the German.&nbsp;"Some guys, like Jannik and Carlos, they're just capable of showing up to the Australian Open, playing great tennis straightaway," he said.&nbsp;"I feel like I'm more of a diesel engine sometimes where I need to get going first, then at some point I'll start playing good tennis. I have to play a preparation tournament."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Alexander Zverev is spearheading Germany at the mixed-teams United Cup to open his 2026 campaign before heading to Melbourne Park and another crack at an elusive Grand Slam title.

World number three Alexander Zverev admitted on Saturday that he has "a lot of catching up to do" to challenge Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. The 28-year-old German finished the 2025 season with only one title, in Munich, having been beset by injuries. He still did enough to bag the number three ranking behind Spain's Alcaraz and Italian Sinner, although he trails the dominant pair by more than 6,000 ranking points. "Of course, number one and two are quite far ahead, which was not the case at the end of 2024, when I finished number two in the world (behind Sinner)," Zverev said in Sydney, where he is playing the United Cup. "I feel like I have a lot of catching up to do, but so does the rest of the tour." While Zverev made the final of the season-opening Australian Open last year, losing to Sinner, he disappointed at the other three Grand Slams and also at the year-end ATP Finals. Despite this he considers 2025 as a step forward, all things considering. "I had issues with my body, I had injuries throughout the entire season. So for me, finishing three in the world, I feel like looking back at it, it's still something to be proud of," he said. "Of course it wasn't the season that I wanted to have," he added. "There weren't the titles that I wanted to have, the big titles especially." Along with his physical problems, Zverev also struggled with his mental health, taking a one-month break after losing in the first round at Wimbledon. "I took some vacation, spent time with my friends, then went back to training. Changed the scenario a little bit," he said. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes "In a way, losing first round Wimbledon -- of course I don't want to lose first round Wimbledon -- but in a way it was helpful for me because I could just restart. "That was a bit of a turning point." Zverev is spearheading Germany at the mixed-teams United Cup to open his 2026 campaign before heading to Melbourne Park and another crack at an elusive Grand Slam title. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes In contrast, Sinner and Alcaraz play only an exhibition against each other in South Korea before the Australian Open, a scenario that would not suit the German. "Some guys, like Jannik and Carlos, they're just capable of showing up to the Australian Open, playing great tennis straightaway," he said. "I feel like I'm more of a diesel engine sometimes where I need to get going first, then at some point I'll start playing good tennis. I have to play a preparation tournament." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Alexander Zverev is spearheading Germany at the mixed-teams United Cup to open his 2026 campaign before heading to Melbourne Park and another crack at an elusive Grand Slam title.

Alexander Zverev admits 'a lot of catching up' to reel in Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner

Both the players finished with two grand slams each, Alcaraz won the French Open and the US Open, while Sinner won the Australian Open and the Wimbledon. And to compensate the ATP Finals won by Sinner, Alcaraz will be finishing the year as world no. 1 in ranking.

Both the players finished with two grand slams each, Alcaraz won the French Open and the US Open, while Sinner won the Australian Open and the Wimbledon. And to compensate the ATP Finals won by Sinner, Alcaraz will be finishing the year as world no. 1 in ranking.

WION REWIND 2025: The Year of Alcaraz vs Sinner - Top Moments

Carlos Alcaraz said Saturday that Jannik Sinner is the favourite to retain his ATP Finals title at home after the new world number one set up a blockbuster finale with his Italian rival in the prestigious season-ending tournament.&nbsp;Alcaraz cruised past Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-2, 6-4 in Turin to set up the title match with Sinner all tennis fans wanted to see after a series of thrilling battles between the pair this year.&nbsp;The Spaniard has had the better of his clashes with Sinner 10-5, and has won four of this season's five meetings which have all come in the final of top-level tournaments.&nbsp;Alcaraz triumphed in the finals of the US Open and Roland Garros, the latter after roaring back from two sets down and saving three match points, but lost the Wimbledon final to Sinner.&nbsp;And he believes that Sinner, a 7-5, 6-2 winner over Alex de Minaur earlier on Saturday, is favourite to lift the trophy on Sunday in front of his home fans.&nbsp;"I mean, I'm the number one... and he's playing the best on indoor court. We're playing in front of his home crowd, so I would say he's the favourite," Alcaraz told reporters.&nbsp;"Don't want to believe it, but I would say he's the favourite for tomorrow."&nbsp;Sunday's final has extra spice due to Alcaraz pipping Sinner to the top spot in the men's rankings at the end of 2025 and him contesting his 11th final of the season in front of a partisan Italian crowd.&nbsp;"Well, I expect at least three or four people in the crowd cheering for me," Alcaraz joked."Obviously the people are going to be cheering for him but I will try to be really, really focused on my game and on the things that I have to do."&nbsp;Canada's Auger-Aliassime is an indoor specialist, having won seven of his eight titles on indoor courts but even he could not handle Alcaraz who took control of the match by breaking serve in game four of the first set with a brilliant hooked volley.&nbsp;Alcaraz breezed into a one-set lead with another break of serve and then completed his victory without much difficulty and without having to play his most spectacular tennis.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a><h2>Sinner awaits</h2>Sinner has yet to drop a service game but will have a much tougher test against Alcaraz after the second seed racked up his 13th straight win over De Minaur.&nbsp;"Honestly every matchup (with Alcaraz) is different. We saw it in Rome and Paris, even if it's the same surface (clay), it can change," said Sinner.&nbsp;Sinner has won his last 18 sets played in Turin and the four-time Grand Slam champion is on a 30-match winning streak on indoor hard courts.&nbsp;The 24-year-old has not dropped a set at the ATP Finals since losing the 2023 final to Novak Djokovic, while De Minaur ends his year in a more upbeat mood than the one he had after losing to Lorenzo Musetti in the group stage.&nbsp;De Minaur admitted that he had been in a "dark place" after that loss which almost cost him a place in the last four before he beat Taylor Fritz to set up Saturday's clash with Sinner.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;"I had a little shift in perspective. Of course, like, sitting here right now, I feel like I should have finished my Turin campaign having won two matches instead of one," De Minaur told reporters.&nbsp;De Minaur fought off two break points in the opening game of the semi-final but then failed to convert any of the three he carved out in Sinner's first service game.&nbsp;The Australian resisted again when Sinner threatened to break in the seventh and ninth games, but the second seed eventually struck the key blow at 5-5 and snatched the first set.&nbsp;Sinner surged 4-0 ahead in the second set before wrapping up his ninth straight win at the tournament, becoming the youngest player since Lleyton Hewitt in 2004 to reach three finals at the season-ending event.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Carlos Alcaraz cruised past Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-2, 6-4 in Turin to set up the title match with Sinner all tennis fans wanted to see after a series of thrilling battles between the pair this year.

Carlos Alcaraz said Saturday that Jannik Sinner is the favourite to retain his ATP Finals title at home after the new world number one set up a blockbuster finale with his Italian rival in the prestigious season-ending tournament. Alcaraz cruised past Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-2, 6-4 in Turin to set up the title match with Sinner all tennis fans wanted to see after a series of thrilling battles between the pair this year. The Spaniard has had the better of his clashes with Sinner 10-5, and has won four of this season's five meetings which have all come in the final of top-level tournaments. Alcaraz triumphed in the finals of the US Open and Roland Garros, the latter after roaring back from two sets down and saving three match points, but lost the Wimbledon final to Sinner. And he believes that Sinner, a 7-5, 6-2 winner over Alex de Minaur earlier on Saturday, is favourite to lift the trophy on Sunday in front of his home fans. "I mean, I'm the number one... and he's playing the best on indoor court. We're playing in front of his home crowd, so I would say he's the favourite," Alcaraz told reporters. "Don't want to believe it, but I would say he's the favourite for tomorrow." Sunday's final has extra spice due to Alcaraz pipping Sinner to the top spot in the men's rankings at the end of 2025 and him contesting his 11th final of the season in front of a partisan Italian crowd. "Well, I expect at least three or four people in the crowd cheering for me," Alcaraz joked. "Obviously the people are going to be cheering for him but I will try to be really, really focused on my game and on the things that I have to do." Canada's Auger-Aliassime is an indoor specialist, having won seven of his eight titles on indoor courts but even he could not handle Alcaraz who took control of the match by breaking serve in game four of the first set with a brilliant hooked volley. Alcaraz breezed into a one-set lead with another break of serve and then completed his victory without much difficulty and without having to play his most spectacular tennis. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes Sinner awaits Sinner has yet to drop a service game but will have a much tougher test against Alcaraz after the second seed racked up his 13th straight win over De Minaur. "Honestly every matchup (with Alcaraz) is different. We saw it in Rome and Paris, even if it's the same surface (clay), it can change," said Sinner. Sinner has won his last 18 sets played in Turin and the four-time Grand Slam champion is on a 30-match winning streak on indoor hard courts. The 24-year-old has not dropped a set at the ATP Finals since losing the 2023 final to Novak Djokovic, while De Minaur ends his year in a more upbeat mood than the one he had after losing to Lorenzo Musetti in the group stage. De Minaur admitted that he had been in a "dark place" after that loss which almost cost him a place in the last four before he beat Taylor Fritz to set up Saturday's clash with Sinner. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes "I had a little shift in perspective. Of course, like, sitting here right now, I feel like I should have finished my Turin campaign having won two matches instead of one," De Minaur told reporters. De Minaur fought off two break points in the opening game of the semi-final but then failed to convert any of the three he carved out in Sinner's first service game. The Australian resisted again when Sinner threatened to break in the seventh and ninth games, but the second seed eventually struck the key blow at 5-5 and snatched the first set. Sinner surged 4-0 ahead in the second set before wrapping up his ninth straight win at the tournament, becoming the youngest player since Lleyton Hewitt in 2004 to reach three finals at the season-ending event. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Carlos Alcaraz cruised past Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-2, 6-4 in Turin to set up the title match with Sinner all tennis fans wanted to see after a series of thrilling battles between the pair this year.

ATP Finals: Carlos Alcaraz secures showdown clash with Jannik Sinner

Jannik Sinner stayed on course to defend his ATP Finals title on Friday after seeing off Ben Shelton and completing a perfect group stage, while Felix Auger-Aliassime claimed the last semi-final spot by beating Alexander Zverev 6-4, 7-6 (7/4).&nbsp;Italian Sinner took one hour and 35 minutes to win 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) against spirited Shelton who bowed out of his debut Finals in Turin without a win from his three matches in the Bjorn Borg Group.&nbsp;Chants of Sinner's name rang out loudly around the Inapli Arena as delighted fans hailed their hero, who was all smiles despite losing the year-end world number spot to Carlos Alcaraz.&nbsp;Sinner will face Alex de Minaur in the first semi-final on Saturday afternoon, when he will be red-hot favourite to reach his third final in as many years at the season-ending tournament.&nbsp;He has never lost to De Minaur in 12 attempts, conceding just two sets to the Australian since his first match against him at the Next Gen Finals in 2019.&nbsp;"The motivation's always there, we're in the semi-finals in Turin, it's the last tournament of the year, and that's enough motivation to win tomorrow," Sinner told reporters.&nbsp;"I never underestimate my opponents... I have a lot to lose and he doesn't, so I need to be careful."&nbsp;The 24-year-old hasn't dropped a set at the Finals since losing the 2023 final to Novak Djokovic and he hasn't even had to play his best tennis to rattle off wins against three of the best players on the planet.&nbsp;Sinner started Friday's match by immediately breaking Shelton's serve and from there kept up the pressure without ever giving Shelton, the world number five, any chance of victory, smashing in second serves as fast as 190kph (118mph).&nbsp;"Tough to finish out the season like this, 0-3 at the Finals. For me obviously a great year. A lot of positives," Shelton said.&nbsp;“This will just make me work harder in the off-season, make me even more excited for the 2026 season. But yeah, it stings, for sure.”&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a><h2>Alcaraz on horizon</h2>Sinner is on course for yet another final showdown against Alcaraz, who before Friday's match was handed the award for securing top spot in the men's rankings at the end of the 2025 campaign.&nbsp;Alcaraz, who made sure he would end 2025 top of the pile by beating Sinner's countryman Lorenzo Musetti on Thursday night, has won four of his five meetings with Sinner this season, all have been in finals of top-level tournaments -- with two deciding Grand Slams.&nbsp;Sinner came out on top at Wimbledon but was on the losing side of one of the greatest tennis matches ever played when he threw away a two-set lead in the French Open final in June.&nbsp;"I'd be lying if I said that I was super happy about it, to be honest, but he deserves it because he's had an incredible season, he's won two slams and eight tournaments in total which is an enormous number," added Sinner.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;"I'm happy for him, he's a great guy and he's got a great team around him."&nbsp;Auger-Aliassime set up a last-four clash with Alcaraz after coming through a largely hum-drum encounter with world number three Zverev, who ends his year with just the Munich title to his name.&nbsp;On the basis of Friday's action there is little to suggest that there could be anything other than a showdown between Sinner and Alcaraz to close out the season.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Italian Jannik Sinner took one hour and 35 minutes to win 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) against spirited Shelton who bowed out of his debut Finals in Turin without a win from his three matches in the Bjorn Borg Group.

Jannik Sinner stayed on course to defend his ATP Finals title on Friday after seeing off Ben Shelton and completing a perfect group stage, while Felix Auger-Aliassime claimed the last semi-final spot by beating Alexander Zverev 6-4, 7-6 (7/4). Italian Sinner took one hour and 35 minutes to win 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) against spirited Shelton who bowed out of his debut Finals in Turin without a win from his three matches in the Bjorn Borg Group. Chants of Sinner's name rang out loudly around the Inapli Arena as delighted fans hailed their hero, who was all smiles despite losing the year-end world number spot to Carlos Alcaraz. Sinner will face Alex de Minaur in the first semi-final on Saturday afternoon, when he will be red-hot favourite to reach his third final in as many years at the season-ending tournament. He has never lost to De Minaur in 12 attempts, conceding just two sets to the Australian since his first match against him at the Next Gen Finals in 2019. "The motivation's always there, we're in the semi-finals in Turin, it's the last tournament of the year, and that's enough motivation to win tomorrow," Sinner told reporters. "I never underestimate my opponents... I have a lot to lose and he doesn't, so I need to be careful." The 24-year-old hasn't dropped a set at the Finals since losing the 2023 final to Novak Djokovic and he hasn't even had to play his best tennis to rattle off wins against three of the best players on the planet. Sinner started Friday's match by immediately breaking Shelton's serve and from there kept up the pressure without ever giving Shelton, the world number five, any chance of victory, smashing in second serves as fast as 190kph (118mph). "Tough to finish out the season like this, 0-3 at the Finals. For me obviously a great year. A lot of positives," Shelton said. “This will just make me work harder in the off-season, make me even more excited for the 2026 season. But yeah, it stings, for sure.” ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes Alcaraz on horizon Sinner is on course for yet another final showdown against Alcaraz, who before Friday's match was handed the award for securing top spot in the men's rankings at the end of the 2025 campaign. Alcaraz, who made sure he would end 2025 top of the pile by beating Sinner's countryman Lorenzo Musetti on Thursday night, has won four of his five meetings with Sinner this season, all have been in finals of top-level tournaments -- with two deciding Grand Slams. Sinner came out on top at Wimbledon but was on the losing side of one of the greatest tennis matches ever played when he threw away a two-set lead in the French Open final in June. "I'd be lying if I said that I was super happy about it, to be honest, but he deserves it because he's had an incredible season, he's won two slams and eight tournaments in total which is an enormous number," added Sinner. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes "I'm happy for him, he's a great guy and he's got a great team around him." Auger-Aliassime set up a last-four clash with Alcaraz after coming through a largely hum-drum encounter with world number three Zverev, who ends his year with just the Munich title to his name. On the basis of Friday's action there is little to suggest that there could be anything other than a showdown between Sinner and Alcaraz to close out the season. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Italian Jannik Sinner took one hour and 35 minutes to win 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) against spirited Shelton who bowed out of his debut Finals in Turin without a win from his three matches in the Bjorn Borg Group.

ATP Finals: Jannik Sinner completes perfect group stage, Felix Auger-Aliassime reaches last four

Jannik Sinner comfortably beat Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) on Friday to complete a perfect group stage in his ATP Finals title defence. Italian Sinner took one hour and 35 minutes to see off spirited Shelton who bowed out of his debut Finals in Turin without a win from his three matches in the Bjorn Borg Group. Chants of Sinner's name rang out loudly around the Inapli Arena as delighted fans hailed their hero, who was all smiles despite losing the year-end world number spot to Carlos Alcaraz.&nbsp;"Obviously I'm really happy to be in the semi-finals, to play tomorrow with good energy levels, let's see how we go," Sinner said on court. “We're trying to do the right things and thankfully they're coming off. Tomorrow is a big match, let's try to go as far as we can in the tournament.” Sinner will face Alex de Minaur in the first semi-final on Saturday afternoon, when he will be red-hot favourite to reach his third final in as many years at the season-ending tournament.The 24-year-old hasn't dropped a set at the Finals since losing the 2023 final to Novak Djokovic and he hasn't even had to play his best tennis to rattle off wins against three of the best players on the planet.&nbsp;Sinner started Friday's match by immediately breaking Shelton's serve and from there kept up the pressure without ever giving Shelton, the world number five, any chance of victory, smashing in second serves as fast as 190kph (118mph)."Tough to finish out the season like this, 0-3 at the Finals. For me obviously a great year. A lot of positives," Shelton told reporters. "This will just make me work harder in the off-season, make me even more excited for the 2026 season. But yeah, it stings, for sure."&nbsp;Sinner is on course for yet another final showdown against Alcaraz, who before Friday's match was handed the award for securing top spot in the men's rankings at the end of the 2025 campaign. Alcaraz, who made sure he would end 2025 top of the pile by beating Sinner's countryman Lorenzo Musetti on Thursday night, has won four of his five meetings with Sinner this season, all have been in finals of top-level tournaments -- with two deciding Grand Slams.&nbsp;Sinner came out on top at Wimbledon but was on the losing side of one of the greatest tennis matches ever played when he threw away a two-set lead in the French Open final in June. The semi-final line-up will be completed later on Friday when Alexander Zverev and Felix&nbsp;Auger-Aliassime battle for the chance to finish second behind Sinner and set up a last-four clash with Alcaraz.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Jannik Sinner completes perfect ATP Finals group stage by seeing off Ben Shelton

Jannik Sinner comfortably beat Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) on Friday to complete a perfect group stage in his ATP Finals title defence. Italian Sinner took one hour and 35 minutes to see off spirited Shelton who bowed out of his debut Finals in Turin without a win from his three matches in the Bjorn Borg Group. Chants of Sinner's name rang out loudly around the Inapli Arena as delighted fans hailed their hero, who was all smiles despite losing the year-end world number spot to Carlos Alcaraz. "Obviously I'm really happy to be in the semi-finals, to play tomorrow with good energy levels, let's see how we go," Sinner said on court. “We're trying to do the right things and thankfully they're coming off. Tomorrow is a big match, let's try to go as far as we can in the tournament.” Sinner will face Alex de Minaur in the first semi-final on Saturday afternoon, when he will be red-hot favourite to reach his third final in as many years at the season-ending tournament. The 24-year-old hasn't dropped a set at the Finals since losing the 2023 final to Novak Djokovic and he hasn't even had to play his best tennis to rattle off wins against three of the best players on the planet. Sinner started Friday's match by immediately breaking Shelton's serve and from there kept up the pressure without ever giving Shelton, the world number five, any chance of victory, smashing in second serves as fast as 190kph (118mph). "Tough to finish out the season like this, 0-3 at the Finals. For me obviously a great year. A lot of positives," Shelton told reporters. "This will just make me work harder in the off-season, make me even more excited for the 2026 season. But yeah, it stings, for sure." Sinner is on course for yet another final showdown against Alcaraz, who before Friday's match was handed the award for securing top spot in the men's rankings at the end of the 2025 campaign. Alcaraz, who made sure he would end 2025 top of the pile by beating Sinner's countryman Lorenzo Musetti on Thursday night, has won four of his five meetings with Sinner this season, all have been in finals of top-level tournaments -- with two deciding Grand Slams. Sinner came out on top at Wimbledon but was on the losing side of one of the greatest tennis matches ever played when he threw away a two-set lead in the French Open final in June. The semi-final line-up will be completed later on Friday when Alexander Zverev and Felix Auger-Aliassime battle for the chance to finish second behind Sinner and set up a last-four clash with Alcaraz. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Italian Sinner took one hour and 35 minutes to see off spirited Shelton who bowed out of his debut Finals in Turin without a win from his three matches in the Bjorn Borg Group

Carlos Alcaraz knocked rival Jannik Sinner off the top of the standings on Thursday after securing the year-end world number one spot by beating Lorenzo Musetti at the ATP Finals 6-4, 6-1 in Turin.&nbsp;A double-Grand Slam winner this season, Alcaraz will be ahead of Sinner in the updated men's rankings on Monday thanks to his success over Musetti which also sealed first place for the Spaniard in the Jimmy Connors Group at the season-ending tournament.&nbsp;Alcaraz, who has won 70 matches so far this season, could lose his semi-final on Saturday but will now still finish 2025 top of the pile, even if Sinner retains his Finals title on home turf.&nbsp;But Alcaraz looks in no mood to do that as he seeks his first Finals triumph, and he appears to be on course for yet another final showdown against Italy's Sinner, who qualified in first place from the Bjorn Borg Group on Wednesday.&nbsp;"It means the world to me to be honest, the year number one is always a goal," said Alcaraz.&nbsp;"To be honest at the beginning of the year I saw the number one really far away, Jannik being there winning almost every tournament he plays.&nbsp;"For me it means everything. The work that we put in every day during the whole season, up and downs, comebacks from the tennis side. So I'm really proud of my team and myself."&nbsp;Alcaraz has won four of his five meetings with Sinner this season, all of which have been in finals of top-level tournaments -- with two deciding Grand Slams.&nbsp;The 22-year-old won one of the best matches in tennis history against Sinner to retain his French Open title in June before losing the Wimbledon final to the Italian.&nbsp;And on Thursday he confidently dealt with Sinner's countryman Musetti who has been eliminated and will not take part in the Davis Cup Final 8, which is being held in Bologna next week.&nbsp;A passionate crowd cheered on Musetti but it was to no avail for the world number nine who only qualified for the Finals due to Novak Djokovic pulling out at the last minute and clearly flagged in the second set.&nbsp;"I was tired, I knew it would be hard to recover from the battles of the last few months and above all the last few weeks... I needed a miracle today," said Musetti, who came to the Finals after losing the Athens final to Djokovic on Sunday.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a><h2>De Minaur through</h2>Heading into the semis with Alcaraz is Alex de Minaur who did his part to qualify with a straight-sets win against Taylor Fritz, 7-6 (7/3), 6-3 earlier on Thursday.&nbsp;Australia's De Minaur had to win in two sets in order to have any chance of making it out of the group, and he will now face Sinner in the semis.&nbsp;Hard court specialist De Minaur won his 43rd match of the season on the surface, the most on the men's tour, and was too much for Fritz once he prevailed in the first set tie-break.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;"Couple days ago was one of the toughest days I've had in my career. I was in a very, very dark spot. I could tell you that I hated the sport," De Minaur told reporters.&nbsp;"Here we are two days later and I'm feeling great about myself. It's incredible."&nbsp;De Minaur revealed that personal battle after defeat to Musetti on Tuesday helped his mindset coming into the match with Fritz.&nbsp;"Regardless of the result today, I had made peace with myself. That was a big, big moment. I knew the way I wanted to play. I was going to commit to it from the first point to the last," he said.&nbsp;"I was okay with the result not going my way. I had made peace with that. I just wanted to play my way."&nbsp;Defeat for Fritz in one hour and 35 minutes ended the American's participation in this year's edition of the Finals.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Carlos Alcaraz, who has won 70 matches so far this season, could lose his semi-final on Saturday but will now still finish 2025 top of the pile, even if Sinner retains his Finals title on home turf.

Carlos Alcaraz knocked rival Jannik Sinner off the top of the standings on Thursday after securing the year-end world number one spot by beating Lorenzo Musetti at the ATP Finals 6-4, 6-1 in Turin. A double-Grand Slam winner this season, Alcaraz will be ahead of Sinner in the updated men's rankings on Monday thanks to his success over Musetti which also sealed first place for the Spaniard in the Jimmy Connors Group at the season-ending tournament. Alcaraz, who has won 70 matches so far this season, could lose his semi-final on Saturday but will now still finish 2025 top of the pile, even if Sinner retains his Finals title on home turf. But Alcaraz looks in no mood to do that as he seeks his first Finals triumph, and he appears to be on course for yet another final showdown against Italy's Sinner, who qualified in first place from the Bjorn Borg Group on Wednesday. "It means the world to me to be honest, the year number one is always a goal," said Alcaraz. "To be honest at the beginning of the year I saw the number one really far away, Jannik being there winning almost every tournament he plays. "For me it means everything. The work that we put in every day during the whole season, up and downs, comebacks from the tennis side. So I'm really proud of my team and myself." Alcaraz has won four of his five meetings with Sinner this season, all of which have been in finals of top-level tournaments -- with two deciding Grand Slams. The 22-year-old won one of the best matches in tennis history against Sinner to retain his French Open title in June before losing the Wimbledon final to the Italian. And on Thursday he confidently dealt with Sinner's countryman Musetti who has been eliminated and will not take part in the Davis Cup Final 8, which is being held in Bologna next week. A passionate crowd cheered on Musetti but it was to no avail for the world number nine who only qualified for the Finals due to Novak Djokovic pulling out at the last minute and clearly flagged in the second set. "I was tired, I knew it would be hard to recover from the battles of the last few months and above all the last few weeks... I needed a miracle today," said Musetti, who came to the Finals after losing the Athens final to Djokovic on Sunday. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes De Minaur through Heading into the semis with Alcaraz is Alex de Minaur who did his part to qualify with a straight-sets win against Taylor Fritz, 7-6 (7/3), 6-3 earlier on Thursday. Australia's De Minaur had to win in two sets in order to have any chance of making it out of the group, and he will now face Sinner in the semis. Hard court specialist De Minaur won his 43rd match of the season on the surface, the most on the men's tour, and was too much for Fritz once he prevailed in the first set tie-break. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes "Couple days ago was one of the toughest days I've had in my career. I was in a very, very dark spot. I could tell you that I hated the sport," De Minaur told reporters. "Here we are two days later and I'm feeling great about myself. It's incredible." De Minaur revealed that personal battle after defeat to Musetti on Tuesday helped his mindset coming into the match with Fritz. "Regardless of the result today, I had made peace with myself. That was a big, big moment. I knew the way I wanted to play. I was going to commit to it from the first point to the last," he said. "I was okay with the result not going my way. I had made peace with that. I just wanted to play my way." Defeat for Fritz in one hour and 35 minutes ended the American's participation in this year's edition of the Finals. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Carlos Alcaraz, who has won 70 matches so far this season, could lose his semi-final on Saturday but will now still finish 2025 top of the pile, even if Sinner retains his Finals title on home turf.

ATP Finals: Carlos Alcaraz beats Jannik Sinner to end year as world number one after defeating Lorenzo Musetti

24-time grand slam champions Novak Djokovic has called out 'lack of transparency' in Jannik Sinner's doping case which saw the Italian serve only a three-month ban that too between the slams. Djokovic served the 90-day ban after Australia Open earlier this year and returned to competitive tennis shortly before the French Open 2025. He was reprimanded for presence of banned substance in his body but the duration decided by World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) was less then general norms after Sinner's explanation was accepted. Sinner, in his response, had denied taking the banned substance clostebol knowingly and asserted that it entered his body accidently.<h2>Djokovic questions inconsistency in Sinner doping case</h2>“There is the lack of transparency, the inconsistency, the convenience [of] the ban coming between the slams, so he doesn’t miss out the others – it’s just it was very, very odd,” Djokovic said on the Piers Morgan: Uncensored show on YouTube. “I really don’t like how the case was being handled and you could hear so many other players, both male and female, who had some similar situations coming out in the media and complaining that it was a preferable treatment.”Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pcb-chief-naqvi-confirms-new-dates-for-sl-odis-after-sri-lanka-board-threatens-players-with-formal-review-on-leaving-pakistan-1763004960843">PCB chief Naqvi confirms new dates for SL ODIs after Sri Lanka board threatens players with 'formal review' on leaving Pakistan</a><h2>How did Sinner perform in grand slams in 2025</h2>Sinner won the Australian Open 2025 before being banned. In the French Open 2025, Sinner lost to Carlos Alcaraz in an epic finale at the Roland Garros. Come Wimbledon, Sinner avenged his loss by defeating Alcaraz in the final at SW19. In the year's last major at the US Open, Alcaraz and Sinner faced each other again only for the Spaniard to finish on top again.Currently, Sinner is playing in the ATP Finals and has entered last four stage. He is the reigning world number one player in the rankings and is expected to finish the year at the top.

Currently, Sinner is playing in the ATP Finals and has entered last four stage. He is the reigning world number one player in the rankings and is expected to finish the year at the top.

24-time grand slam champions Novak Djokovic has called out 'lack of transparency' in Jannik Sinner's doping case which saw the Italian serve only a three-month ban that too between the slams. Djokovic served the 90-day ban after Australia Open earlier this year and returned to competitive tennis shortly before the French Open 2025. He was reprimanded for presence of banned substance in his body but the duration decided by World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) was less then general norms after Sinner's explanation was accepted. Sinner, in his response, had denied taking the banned substance clostebol knowingly and asserted that it entered his body accidently. Djokovic questions inconsistency in Sinner doping case “There is the lack of transparency, the inconsistency, the convenience [of] the ban coming between the slams, so he doesn’t miss out the others – it’s just it was very, very odd,” Djokovic said on the Piers Morgan: Uncensored show on YouTube. “I really don’t like how the case was being handled and you could hear so many other players, both male and female, who had some similar situations coming out in the media and complaining that it was a preferable treatment.” Also Read - PCB chief Naqvi confirms new dates for SL ODIs after Sri Lanka board threatens players with 'formal review' on leaving Pakistan How did Sinner perform in grand slams in 2025 Sinner won the Australian Open 2025 before being banned. In the French Open 2025, Sinner lost to Carlos Alcaraz in an epic finale at the Roland Garros. Come Wimbledon, Sinner avenged his loss by defeating Alcaraz in the final at SW19. In the year's last major at the US Open, Alcaraz and Sinner faced each other again only for the Spaniard to finish on top again. Currently, Sinner is playing in the ATP Finals and has entered last four stage. He is the reigning world number one player in the rankings and is expected to finish the year at the top.

Currently, Sinner is playing in the ATP Finals and has entered last four stage. He is the reigning world number one player in the rankings and is expected to finish the year at the top.

Novak Djokovic questions 'lack of transparency' in Jannik Sinner doping case

Jannik Sinner reached the last four of the ATP Finals on Wednesday after beating Alexander Zverev 6-4, 6-3 to qualify from the Bjorn Borg group with a match to spare. World number one Sinner is bidding to retain his title at the prestigious end-of-season tournament and he cruised into the semi-finals in front of a delighted crowd in Turin. The 24-year-old was not at his best and struggled with a hand problem at the start of the match but still had more than enough to see off Zverev for the fifth straight time.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/2026-nba-all-star-game-to-feature-a-world-team-apart-from-two-us-teams-1762916732538">2026 NBA All-Star game to feature a world team apart from two US teams</a>Zverev hasn't beaten Sinner since the 2023 US Open, being destroyed by the Italian in the semi-finals of the recent Paris Masters, and again the German couldn't handle the four-time Grand Slam champion.Sinner was brutal on his serve, rattling in 12 aces, and once he took the first set with his third break point of game 10 he never looked back."If we watch the match today, there were one or two points, that's why I won the first set," Sinner told reporters."Couple of points, that's why I won the second set. If those points go the other way, maybe it's the same score in the opposite way. You never know."Zverev needed to win in straight sets to book his place in the semis but will now have to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime, a 4-6, 7-6 (9/7), 7-5 winner over Ben Shelton, in his final group match on Friday in order to progress.But he cut an irritated figure on court, frustrated by his inability to capitalise on any of his seven break points, a series of unforced forehand errors and at one point by a flashing advertising sign."Listen, I hope to see him again -- it's as simple as that -- this week," Zverev said."He's not unplayable. I had many opportunities. He had one, he used the chance. This is why he's number one in the world, you know? He uses the chances that he gets."Sinner meanwhile will take on Shelton aiming to top the group and set up a clash with whoever finishes second in the Jimmy Connors Group which is currently led by his great rival Carlos Alcaraz.<h2>Aggressive Auger-Aliassime</h2>Canada's Auger-Aliassime won just his second ever match at the season-ending tournament with a battling display, coming back from a poor start to boost his hopes of reaching the semi-finals."I think I played great, very aggressive, hitting very good balls on backhand and forehand, so I went for it and in the end it paid off," said Auger-Aliassime to Sky Sport.Auger-Aliassime's imposing service game, which included nine aces, eventually broke down Shelton whose erratic play cost him a debut win at the Finals.The 25-year-old showed no signs of having the calf problem which affected his opening loss to Sinner, and he will face Zverev on Friday with a chance of making the knockout stage."I think there's a bit of a learning curve everywhere you go. Different tournament, different atmosphere, different format that I never played in, obviously playing the best players in the world," Shelton told reporters.Shelton looked to be in control when he won the first set at the first opportunity, breaking Auger-Aliassime's serve for the second time just after having his initial break cancelled out.Auger-Aliassime won a tight second set which went with serve until the tie-break, when Shelton had to save three set points before eventually conceding the match lead with a double-fault.And he won the match at the third time of asking at the end of another bruising set, breaking Shelton and getting a win on the board.

Zverev hasn't beaten Sinner since the 2023 US Open, being destroyed by the Italian in the semi-finals of the recent Paris Masters, and again the German couldn't handle the four-time Grand Slam champion.

Jannik Sinner reached the last four of the ATP Finals on Wednesday after beating Alexander Zverev 6-4, 6-3 to qualify from the Bjorn Borg group with a match to spare. World number one Sinner is bidding to retain his title at the prestigious end-of-season tournament and he cruised into the semi-finals in front of a delighted crowd in Turin. The 24-year-old was not at his best and struggled with a hand problem at the start of the match but still had more than enough to see off Zverev for the fifth straight time. Also Read - 2026 NBA All-Star game to feature a world team apart from two US teams Zverev hasn't beaten Sinner since the 2023 US Open, being destroyed by the Italian in the semi-finals of the recent Paris Masters, and again the German couldn't handle the four-time Grand Slam champion. Sinner was brutal on his serve, rattling in 12 aces, and once he took the first set with his third break point of game 10 he never looked back. "If we watch the match today, there were one or two points, that's why I won the first set," Sinner told reporters. "Couple of points, that's why I won the second set. If those points go the other way, maybe it's the same score in the opposite way. You never know." Zverev needed to win in straight sets to book his place in the semis but will now have to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime, a 4-6, 7-6 (9/7), 7-5 winner over Ben Shelton, in his final group match on Friday in order to progress. But he cut an irritated figure on court, frustrated by his inability to capitalise on any of his seven break points, a series of unforced forehand errors and at one point by a flashing advertising sign. "Listen, I hope to see him again -- it's as simple as that -- this week," Zverev said. "He's not unplayable. I had many opportunities. He had one, he used the chance. This is why he's number one in the world, you know? He uses the chances that he gets." Sinner meanwhile will take on Shelton aiming to top the group and set up a clash with whoever finishes second in the Jimmy Connors Group which is currently led by his great rival Carlos Alcaraz. Aggressive Auger-Aliassime Canada's Auger-Aliassime won just his second ever match at the season-ending tournament with a battling display, coming back from a poor start to boost his hopes of reaching the semi-finals. "I think I played great, very aggressive, hitting very good balls on backhand and forehand, so I went for it and in the end it paid off," said Auger-Aliassime to Sky Sport. Auger-Aliassime's imposing service game, which included nine aces, eventually broke down Shelton whose erratic play cost him a debut win at the Finals. The 25-year-old showed no signs of having the calf problem which affected his opening loss to Sinner, and he will face Zverev on Friday with a chance of making the knockout stage. "I think there's a bit of a learning curve everywhere you go. Different tournament, different atmosphere, different format that I never played in, obviously playing the best players in the world," Shelton told reporters. Shelton looked to be in control when he won the first set at the first opportunity, breaking Auger-Aliassime's serve for the second time just after having his initial break cancelled out. Auger-Aliassime won a tight second set which went with serve until the tie-break, when Shelton had to save three set points before eventually conceding the match lead with a double-fault. And he won the match at the third time of asking at the end of another bruising set, breaking Shelton and getting a win on the board.

Zverev hasn't beaten Sinner since the 2023 US Open, being destroyed by the Italian in the semi-finals of the recent Paris Masters, and again the German couldn't handle the four-time Grand Slam champion.

Jannik Sinner breezes past Alexander Zverev to enter last four in ATP Finals

Italy's Jannik Sinner got his title defence off to a solid start with a dominant straight sets win over ailing Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime at the ATP Finals on Monday in Turin. Nine days after their duel in the final of the Paris Masters, Sinner was again the strongest winning 7-5, 6-1. But fellow Italian Lorenzo Musetti was earlier outclassed 6-3, 6-4 by American Taylor Fritz. After a tight first set, Sinner swept aside Auger-Aliassime, who had been hampered by a left calf injury by breaking serve to rush to a 3-0 lead.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/la-liga-lewandowski-hat-trick-helps-barcelona-cut-real-madrid-lead-to-three-points-1762744232359">La Liga: Lewandowski hat-trick helps Barca cut Real Madrid lead to three points</a>He broke him a second time to close out the match with an ace after one hour 41 minutes."Obviously winning the first match is very important in this competition and this format," said 24-year-old Sinner."It was a very tough match until 6-5. I had some chances to break. He served very well, only once I missed a return, but it can happen. He played some very aggressive tennis, so I’m happy to overcome a very tough test today."I hope it‘s nothing too serious," Sinner added of his rival. "I wish him obviously a very speedy recovery and hopefully he is back to 100 percent physically."Sinner notched his 27th consecutive victory on his preferred indoor hard courts surface and took the lead in the Bjorn Borg Group, which will also see the world number two face Germany's Alexander Zverev and American Ben Shelton.The native of South Tyrol, the German-speaking region of northeastern Italy, won the 2024 edition of the tournament which brings together the eight best players of the year, by stringing together five wins without dropping a single set.The 2025 edition could allow him to finish the season as world number one, currently held by his great Spanish rival Carlos Alcaraz, who has beaten him four times this year.<h2>'Fired up' Fritz</h2>Earlier Fritz got his bid for a first ATP Finals crown off to the best possible start with a comprehensive win over Musetti.The 28-year-old American, who lost to Sinner in last year's final, was out of the blocks quickly in the Jimmy Connors group match, taking an early break and holding on to pocket the first set.The crowd did their best to lift a visibly fatigued Musetti who was a late addition to the line-up.He only qualified for the Finals on Saturday after Novak Djokovic pulled out with injury, shortly after beating the Italian in the final of the Athens event.Winning 84 percent of his first serves and giving away just four break point chances, none of which were taken, Fritz continued to control the match.The American broke to go 3-1 up and served cleanly all the way to the line."I am really happy. I thought I did a lot of things really well," Fritz said."I did a great job early on in the match to serve my way out of trouble and save some break points. The whole second set I played well and had a lot of chances to break that I didn’t get."I am really happy I was able to serve it out there and it didn’t come back to ruin it."Fritz qualified sixth for the Finals and after finishing runner-up last year is gearing up for another tilt at the title."Every time I come here, I like the conditions and it is very easy to get motivated and fired up," said Fritz."You can lock in, it is the last tournament of the year and it is the ATP Finals, it's a big deal.”Neither player will have time to rest as both are back on court on Tuesday.Fritz faces Carlos Alcaraz who also got off to a winning start by beating Alex de Minaur on Sunday while Musetti takes on the Australian.

Nine days after their duel in the final of the Paris Masters, Sinner was again the strongest winning 7-5, 6-1. But fellow Italian Lorenzo Musetti was earlier outclassed 6-3, 6-4 by American Taylor Fritz.

Italy's Jannik Sinner got his title defence off to a solid start with a dominant straight sets win over ailing Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime at the ATP Finals on Monday in Turin. Nine days after their duel in the final of the Paris Masters, Sinner was again the strongest winning 7-5, 6-1. But fellow Italian Lorenzo Musetti was earlier outclassed 6-3, 6-4 by American Taylor Fritz. After a tight first set, Sinner swept aside Auger-Aliassime, who had been hampered by a left calf injury by breaking serve to rush to a 3-0 lead. Also Read - La Liga: Lewandowski hat-trick helps Barca cut Real Madrid lead to three points He broke him a second time to close out the match with an ace after one hour 41 minutes. "Obviously winning the first match is very important in this competition and this format," said 24-year-old Sinner. "It was a very tough match until 6-5. I had some chances to break. He served very well, only once I missed a return, but it can happen. He played some very aggressive tennis, so I’m happy to overcome a very tough test today. "I hope it‘s nothing too serious," Sinner added of his rival. "I wish him obviously a very speedy recovery and hopefully he is back to 100 percent physically." Sinner notched his 27th consecutive victory on his preferred indoor hard courts surface and took the lead in the Bjorn Borg Group, which will also see the world number two face Germany's Alexander Zverev and American Ben Shelton. The native of South Tyrol, the German-speaking region of northeastern Italy, won the 2024 edition of the tournament which brings together the eight best players of the year, by stringing together five wins without dropping a single set. The 2025 edition could allow him to finish the season as world number one, currently held by his great Spanish rival Carlos Alcaraz, who has beaten him four times this year. 'Fired up' Fritz Earlier Fritz got his bid for a first ATP Finals crown off to the best possible start with a comprehensive win over Musetti. The 28-year-old American, who lost to Sinner in last year's final, was out of the blocks quickly in the Jimmy Connors group match, taking an early break and holding on to pocket the first set. The crowd did their best to lift a visibly fatigued Musetti who was a late addition to the line-up. He only qualified for the Finals on Saturday after Novak Djokovic pulled out with injury, shortly after beating the Italian in the final of the Athens event. Winning 84 percent of his first serves and giving away just four break point chances, none of which were taken, Fritz continued to control the match. The American broke to go 3-1 up and served cleanly all the way to the line. "I am really happy. I thought I did a lot of things really well," Fritz said. "I did a great job early on in the match to serve my way out of trouble and save some break points. The whole second set I played well and had a lot of chances to break that I didn’t get. "I am really happy I was able to serve it out there and it didn’t come back to ruin it." Fritz qualified sixth for the Finals and after finishing runner-up last year is gearing up for another tilt at the title. "Every time I come here, I like the conditions and it is very easy to get motivated and fired up," said Fritz. "You can lock in, it is the last tournament of the year and it is the ATP Finals, it's a big deal.” Neither player will have time to rest as both are back on court on Tuesday. Fritz faces Carlos Alcaraz who also got off to a winning start by beating Alex de Minaur on Sunday while Musetti takes on the Australian.

Nine days after their duel in the final of the Paris Masters, Sinner was again the strongest winning 7-5, 6-1. But fellow Italian Lorenzo Musetti was earlier outclassed 6-3, 6-4 by American Taylor Fritz.

Jannik Sinner starts ATP Finals defence with dominating win over Felix Auger-Aliassime

Jannik Sinner won the Paris Masters for the first time by defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) on Sunday as the four-time Grand Slam champion reclaimed his position atop the world rankings. The 24-year-old's maiden crown in Paris, coupled with incumbent world number one Carlos Alcaraz of Spain crashing out early in the tournament, will see Sinner return to the pinnacle of men's tennis when the ATP rankings are updated on Monday. The Italian first claimed the number one ranking in June last year and held it for 65 weeks until he lost the US Open title-match to Alcaraz in September.&nbsp;Reclaiming top spot from his rival in Paris will taste even sweeter for Sinner after he went down in a remarkable five-set final to Alcaraz at Roland Garros earlier in the season.&nbsp;"Today is a very, very special day," Sinner said on-court before thanking his team for their work over the season.&nbsp;"Felix, amazing week, I know you had a lot of pressure... If you keep playing like this I'm sure you're going to win (big titles)."&nbsp;Despite missing three months at the start of 2025 after twice testing positive for traces of clostebol in March last year, Sinner has now won five titles this season -- including the Australian Open and Wimbledon.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/women-world-cup-final-indw-vs-saw-will-rain-play-spoilsport-in-navi-mumbai-check-out-weather-report-1762059414422">Women’s World Cup Final, INDW vs SAW: Will rain play spoilsport in Navi Mumbai? Check out weather report</a>&nbsp;Sunday's victory was, however, his first 1000-level title since Shanghai last October.&nbsp;For Canadian ninth seed Auger-Aliassime, defeat at the last hurdle in the French capital prevented him from sewing up his spot at the ATP Finals later this month.&nbsp;Auger-Aliassime is, however, favourite to claim the eighth and final berth for the season-ending tournament as his run to the title-match leapfrogged him ahead of Italy's Lorenzo Musetti in the race to Turin.&nbsp;"It's never easy to lose a final but there's an opponent that I have to congratulate... You push me and all other players to improve," Auger-Aliassime told Sinner.&nbsp;Despite being unable to add a fourth title to his list of achievements so far this season, the 25-year-old has enjoyed a renaissance in 2025 and cemented his place back amongst the world's top 10.&nbsp;"It's been a beautiful year and I'm sure our (his and his team) moment will come," he added.<h2>Power-hitting&nbsp;</h2>In menacing form after dropping only one game in his semi-final win against third seed Alexander Zverev on Saturday, Sinner picked up immediately where he left off as he broke Auger-Aliassime in the opening game to seize the advantage.&nbsp;The Canadian did not allow himself to be cowed by the second seed's power hitting from the baseline and dug in to force Sinner to serve out the opening set, which he did in typically efficient fashion.&nbsp;The break point converted by Sinner at the start of the match was the sole one either player managed to fashion in a first set characterised by impeccable serving.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-final-what-happens-if-summit-clash-is-washed-out-due-to-rain-is-there-a-reserve-day-1761991515640">Women's ODI World Cup final: What happens if summit clash is washed out due to rain? Is there a reserve day?</a>&nbsp;Sinner then forced a couple of break opportunities at the very start of the second frame but Auger-Aliassime rallied to save himself on each occasion with a huge first serve. Both men were striking the ball cleanly as the number of winners continued to climb.&nbsp;Auger-Aliassime displayed grit to save three break points in the seventh game as Sinner looked to have finally worn the Montreal-native down with the relentless pace and accuracy of his groundstrokes.&nbsp;Leading 5-4, Auger-Aliassime made a sudden charge on Sinner's serve, taking the game to deuce before an overcooked forehand and a net-cord, which landed on the wrong side of the court for the Canadian, saw the opportunity to force a decider pass him by as the set rumbled towards a tie-break.&nbsp;In the breaker, Sinner got ahead at 3-2 and never looked back as he raced to the trophy and the top of the world rankings, sealing both with a blistering backhand down the line on his first championship point.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Despite missing three months at the start of 2025 after twice testing positive for traces of clostebol in March last year, Sinner has now won five titles this season -- including the Australian Open and Wimbledon.

Jannik Sinner won the Paris Masters for the first time by defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) on Sunday as the four-time Grand Slam champion reclaimed his position atop the world rankings. The 24-year-old's maiden crown in Paris, coupled with incumbent world number one Carlos Alcaraz of Spain crashing out early in the tournament, will see Sinner return to the pinnacle of men's tennis when the ATP rankings are updated on Monday. The Italian first claimed the number one ranking in June last year and held it for 65 weeks until he lost the US Open title-match to Alcaraz in September. Reclaiming top spot from his rival in Paris will taste even sweeter for Sinner after he went down in a remarkable five-set final to Alcaraz at Roland Garros earlier in the season. "Today is a very, very special day," Sinner said on-court before thanking his team for their work over the season. "Felix, amazing week, I know you had a lot of pressure... If you keep playing like this I'm sure you're going to win (big titles)." Despite missing three months at the start of 2025 after twice testing positive for traces of clostebol in March last year, Sinner has now won five titles this season -- including the Australian Open and Wimbledon. Also Read - Women’s World Cup Final, INDW vs SAW: Will rain play spoilsport in Navi Mumbai? Check out weather report Sunday's victory was, however, his first 1000-level title since Shanghai last October. For Canadian ninth seed Auger-Aliassime, defeat at the last hurdle in the French capital prevented him from sewing up his spot at the ATP Finals later this month. Auger-Aliassime is, however, favourite to claim the eighth and final berth for the season-ending tournament as his run to the title-match leapfrogged him ahead of Italy's Lorenzo Musetti in the race to Turin. "It's never easy to lose a final but there's an opponent that I have to congratulate... You push me and all other players to improve," Auger-Aliassime told Sinner. Despite being unable to add a fourth title to his list of achievements so far this season, the 25-year-old has enjoyed a renaissance in 2025 and cemented his place back amongst the world's top 10. "It's been a beautiful year and I'm sure our (his and his team) moment will come," he added. Power-hitting In menacing form after dropping only one game in his semi-final win against third seed Alexander Zverev on Saturday, Sinner picked up immediately where he left off as he broke Auger-Aliassime in the opening game to seize the advantage. The Canadian did not allow himself to be cowed by the second seed's power hitting from the baseline and dug in to force Sinner to serve out the opening set, which he did in typically efficient fashion. The break point converted by Sinner at the start of the match was the sole one either player managed to fashion in a first set characterised by impeccable serving. Also Read - Women's ODI World Cup final: What happens if summit clash is washed out due to rain? Is there a reserve day? Sinner then forced a couple of break opportunities at the very start of the second frame but Auger-Aliassime rallied to save himself on each occasion with a huge first serve. Both men were striking the ball cleanly as the number of winners continued to climb. Auger-Aliassime displayed grit to save three break points in the seventh game as Sinner looked to have finally worn the Montreal-native down with the relentless pace and accuracy of his groundstrokes. Leading 5-4, Auger-Aliassime made a sudden charge on Sinner's serve, taking the game to deuce before an overcooked forehand and a net-cord, which landed on the wrong side of the court for the Canadian, saw the opportunity to force a decider pass him by as the set rumbled towards a tie-break. In the breaker, Sinner got ahead at 3-2 and never looked back as he raced to the trophy and the top of the world rankings, sealing both with a blistering backhand down the line on his first championship point. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Despite missing three months at the start of 2025 after twice testing positive for traces of clostebol in March last year, Sinner has now won five titles this season -- including the Australian Open and Wimbledon.

Sinner clinches Paris Masters, reclaims world No.1 ranking

Jannik Sinner took a step closer to reclaiming the world number one ranking with a comfortable victory over Ben Shelton in the Paris Masters quarter-finals on Friday, setting up a clash with reigning champion Alexander Zverev. The Italian powered to a 6-3, 6-3 win over his fifth-seeded opponent and will next face Zverev, who saved two match points to beat Daniil Medvedev 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7/5), in Saturday's semi-finals. Sinner, looking to take advantage of rival Carlos Alcaraz's shock second-round loss to Cameron Norrie, extended his winning streak to 24 successive matches on indoor hard courts. Sinner will usurp Alcaraz at the top of the rankings by winning the title at the La Defense Arena.&nbsp;"At the moment I'm not thinking about the ranking," he said. “It all depends on how I'm playing. We go day by day, every day you have very difficult challenges coming up.”&nbsp;He has now won seven successive matches against the powerful Shelton since losing their first meeting in Shanghai in 2023.The 24-year-old is targeting his fifth title of the season after last weekend adding the Vienna Open trophy to his Australian Open, Wimbledon and China Open triumphs from earlier in the year.&nbsp;Sinner has won his last three meetings with Zverev.&nbsp;"I'm happy to be in the situation where I am, tomorrow it's again a very important day but I'm looking forward to it," Sinner added.&nbsp;The four-time Grand Slam champion wrapped up the first set in just 34 minutes, sealing it with a thumping baseline winner to break Shelton's serve for the second time.&nbsp;A 22nd consecutive win against American opponents appeared nothing more than a formality for Sinner when he moved 3-1 up in the second set.&nbsp;&nbsp;But Shelton immediately hit back with a break to love before levelling the set to gain a foothold in the match, much to the delight of a packed crowd. The left-hander's revival did not last long, however, as Sinner broke again in the eighth game. A deft winner at the net secured a place in his 13th Masters semi-final on his first match point.&nbsp;Third seed Zverev kept his title defence on track after digging deep in a tense clash with former world number one Medvedev. Medvedev raced through the first set before losing his rhythm in the second as Zverev forced a decider.&nbsp;The Russian moved to the brink of victory when leading 5-4 in the third as Zverev made a series of unforced errors on his forehand, but Medvedev passed up two opportunities to secure the win.&nbsp;Zverev took that momentum into the tie-break and ended a run of five successive defeats by Medvedev when his opponent fired long.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Sinner will usurp Alcaraz at the top of the rankings by winning the title at the La Defense Arena.

Jannik Sinner took a step closer to reclaiming the world number one ranking with a comfortable victory over Ben Shelton in the Paris Masters quarter-finals on Friday, setting up a clash with reigning champion Alexander Zverev. The Italian powered to a 6-3, 6-3 win over his fifth-seeded opponent and will next face Zverev, who saved two match points to beat Daniil Medvedev 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7/5), in Saturday's semi-finals. Sinner, looking to take advantage of rival Carlos Alcaraz's shock second-round loss to Cameron Norrie, extended his winning streak to 24 successive matches on indoor hard courts. Sinner will usurp Alcaraz at the top of the rankings by winning the title at the La Defense Arena. "At the moment I'm not thinking about the ranking," he said. “It all depends on how I'm playing. We go day by day, every day you have very difficult challenges coming up.” He has now won seven successive matches against the powerful Shelton since losing their first meeting in Shanghai in 2023. The 24-year-old is targeting his fifth title of the season after last weekend adding the Vienna Open trophy to his Australian Open, Wimbledon and China Open triumphs from earlier in the year. Sinner has won his last three meetings with Zverev. "I'm happy to be in the situation where I am, tomorrow it's again a very important day but I'm looking forward to it," Sinner added. The four-time Grand Slam champion wrapped up the first set in just 34 minutes, sealing it with a thumping baseline winner to break Shelton's serve for the second time. A 22nd consecutive win against American opponents appeared nothing more than a formality for Sinner when he moved 3-1 up in the second set. But Shelton immediately hit back with a break to love before levelling the set to gain a foothold in the match, much to the delight of a packed crowd. The left-hander's revival did not last long, however, as Sinner broke again in the eighth game. A deft winner at the net secured a place in his 13th Masters semi-final on his first match point. Third seed Zverev kept his title defence on track after digging deep in a tense clash with former world number one Medvedev. Medvedev raced through the first set before losing his rhythm in the second as Zverev forced a decider. The Russian moved to the brink of victory when leading 5-4 in the third as Zverev made a series of unforced errors on his forehand, but Medvedev passed up two opportunities to secure the win. Zverev took that momentum into the tie-break and ended a run of five successive defeats by Medvedev when his opponent fired long. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Sinner will usurp Alcaraz at the top of the rankings by winning the title at the La Defense Arena.

Jannik Sinner boosts number one bid in Paris, to face Zverev in semis

Jannik Sinner eased past Argentine world number 21 Francisco Cerundolo 7-5, 6-1 in the third round of the Paris Masters on Thursday, while Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan beat US fourth seed Taylor Fritz in straight sets. A maiden crown in the French capital will return Sinner to number one in the world rankings after current incumbent Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shock early exit at the hands of Cameron Norrie.&nbsp;The Italian four-time Grand Slam champion is yet to drop a set in the tournament as he hones in on what would be a fifth title of the season.&nbsp;"Today I felt like first set was very crucial. Francisco is a very talented player it's very difficult to play against him because his level is very high," Sinner said on-court.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;"In the second set I raised the level... and I'm very happy to be in the quarter-finals here for the first time."&nbsp;Sinner edged a close first set, which featured four consecutive breaks, when he pounced on Cerundolo's serve at 6-5 to seize the initiative.&nbsp;The 24-year-old then immediately stepped up his level in the second set, racing into a 5-1 lead before serving out to book a last-eight meeting with US fifth seed Ben Shelton on Friday.&nbsp;Shelton beat Russia's Andrey Rublev 7-6 (8/6), 6-3 to reach the last eight.&nbsp;The victory marked another landmark moment for the 23-year-old this season -- following on from his first 1000-level title, won in Toronto this summer -- as he will make his debut appearance at the season-ending ATP Finals.&nbsp;"It's an accumulation of a year's work, a lot of ups-and-downs, great results, poor results and having to bounce back," Shelton said of reaching Turin.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a><h2>A miracle</h2>Earlier, Bublik downed Fritz 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 to set up a last eight meeting with Australian world number six Alex de Minaur.&nbsp;Despite arguably being in the form of his life in the latter half of 2025, Bublik said it would require a "miracle" for him to win a career-first Masters title in Paris.&nbsp;"Tennis is very brutal that way, if you have results you're playing your best tennis, if you're not, you're down," the 28-year-old said.&nbsp;"I have three matches to go, I have to beat the top ten players, maybe Jannik (Sinner) in the final, so that sounds a bit like a miracle."&nbsp;Bublik's next opponent, De Minaur, eased past Russian 10th seed Karen Khachanov 6-2, 6-2, and in the process cemented his place at next month's ATP Finals in Turin.&nbsp;Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime reached the quarter-finals as he came from behind for the third time in as many matches in Paris to beat German Daniel Altmaier 3-6, 6-3, 6-2.&nbsp;The ninth seed is one spot outside the last ATP Finals berth, which is currently occupied by Lorenzo Musetti, who lost Wednesday to fellow Italian Lorenzo Sonego.&nbsp;That result coupled with an Auger-Aliassime charge to the title-decider in Paris would send the 25-year-old above Musetti in the race to the eight-man showpiece in Turin.&nbsp;However, before he can think too much about that, Auger-Aliassime must stop the in-form Valentin Vacherot of Monaco.&nbsp;The Shanghai Masters champion continued his sensational run by ousting Briton Norrie in straight sets in the opening match on centre court.&nbsp;Reigning champion and third seed Alexander Zverev of Germany will round off the day's action when he plays Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The Italian four-time Grand Slam champion Jannik Sinner is yet to drop a set in the tournament as he hones in on what would be a fifth title of the season.

Jannik Sinner eased past Argentine world number 21 Francisco Cerundolo 7-5, 6-1 in the third round of the Paris Masters on Thursday, while Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan beat US fourth seed Taylor Fritz in straight sets. A maiden crown in the French capital will return Sinner to number one in the world rankings after current incumbent Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shock early exit at the hands of Cameron Norrie. The Italian four-time Grand Slam champion is yet to drop a set in the tournament as he hones in on what would be a fifth title of the season. "Today I felt like first set was very crucial. Francisco is a very talented player it's very difficult to play against him because his level is very high," Sinner said on-court. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history "In the second set I raised the level... and I'm very happy to be in the quarter-finals here for the first time." Sinner edged a close first set, which featured four consecutive breaks, when he pounced on Cerundolo's serve at 6-5 to seize the initiative. The 24-year-old then immediately stepped up his level in the second set, racing into a 5-1 lead before serving out to book a last-eight meeting with US fifth seed Ben Shelton on Friday. Shelton beat Russia's Andrey Rublev 7-6 (8/6), 6-3 to reach the last eight. The victory marked another landmark moment for the 23-year-old this season -- following on from his first 1000-level title, won in Toronto this summer -- as he will make his debut appearance at the season-ending ATP Finals. "It's an accumulation of a year's work, a lot of ups-and-downs, great results, poor results and having to bounce back," Shelton said of reaching Turin. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more A miracle Earlier, Bublik downed Fritz 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 to set up a last eight meeting with Australian world number six Alex de Minaur. Despite arguably being in the form of his life in the latter half of 2025, Bublik said it would require a "miracle" for him to win a career-first Masters title in Paris. "Tennis is very brutal that way, if you have results you're playing your best tennis, if you're not, you're down," the 28-year-old said. "I have three matches to go, I have to beat the top ten players, maybe Jannik (Sinner) in the final, so that sounds a bit like a miracle." Bublik's next opponent, De Minaur, eased past Russian 10th seed Karen Khachanov 6-2, 6-2, and in the process cemented his place at next month's ATP Finals in Turin. Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime reached the quarter-finals as he came from behind for the third time in as many matches in Paris to beat German Daniel Altmaier 3-6, 6-3, 6-2. The ninth seed is one spot outside the last ATP Finals berth, which is currently occupied by Lorenzo Musetti, who lost Wednesday to fellow Italian Lorenzo Sonego. That result coupled with an Auger-Aliassime charge to the title-decider in Paris would send the 25-year-old above Musetti in the race to the eight-man showpiece in Turin. However, before he can think too much about that, Auger-Aliassime must stop the in-form Valentin Vacherot of Monaco. The Shanghai Masters champion continued his sensational run by ousting Briton Norrie in straight sets in the opening match on centre court. Reigning champion and third seed Alexander Zverev of Germany will round off the day's action when he plays Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The Italian four-time Grand Slam champion Jannik Sinner is yet to drop a set in the tournament as he hones in on what would be a fifth title of the season.

Paris Masters: Jannik Sinner marches into quarters, Bublik downs Fritz

Jannik Sinner won the 21st title of his career by thrashing American teenager Learner Tien 6-2, 6-2 in the China Open final on Wednesday (Oct 1). The Italian lifted the trophy for the second time on Beijing's hard courts, having done so on his tournament debut in 2023, and is eyeing a return to world number one. The 24-year-old's only loss on Beijing's centre Diamond Court has been to great rival and top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz, who won last year's final in three gripping sets.&nbsp;"A very, very special place for me," said the victorious Sinner, a four-time Grand Slam champion and top seed this week.&nbsp;Alcaraz was not defending his title in the Chinese capital and on Tuesday won the Japan Open in Tokyo.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/carlos-alcaraz-defeats-taylor-fritz-to-lift-japan-open-title-claims-eighth-silverware-of-the-season-japan-open-1759229537076">Carlos Alcaraz defeats Taylor Fritz to lift Japan Open title, claims eighth silverware of the season</a>&nbsp;Sinner broke immediately in the first set on the way to outclassing the 19-year-old Tien, who was in his first ATP final.&nbsp;"Congrats to Jannik on a great week, another title, an honour to share the court with you today," he told the world number two afterwards.&nbsp;The world no. 52 got a rare chance to break in the second game of the second set but Sinner quickly retook control, ending a one-sided match with 10 aces over the 1h 12min final.&nbsp;Tien would have been Beijing's lowest-ranked champion in tournament history. At 19 years and 9 months old, Tien would also have been the second-youngest American Tour champion since Andy Roddick in 2002. As it was, he was never really in it, despite some flashes of his rich potential.&nbsp;"You are showing throughout the whole season what a talent you are," Sinner said in the aftermath.&nbsp;Sinner's emphatic win was his third title this season, after victories at the Australian Open and Wimbledon.&nbsp;Sinner may now have a chance to snatch back the top ranking before the season ends after Alcaraz pulled out of the Shanghai Masters injured on Tuesday.&nbsp;The Spaniard took the world number one ranking from Sinner when he defeated the Italian in the US Open final.&nbsp;Sinner will be the top seed in Shanghai, which began this week.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Alcaraz was not defending his title in the Chinese capital and on Tuesday won the Japan Open in Tokyo.

Jannik Sinner won the 21st title of his career by thrashing American teenager Learner Tien 6-2, 6-2 in the China Open final on Wednesday (Oct 1). The Italian lifted the trophy for the second time on Beijing's hard courts, having done so on his tournament debut in 2023, and is eyeing a return to world number one. The 24-year-old's only loss on Beijing's centre Diamond Court has been to great rival and top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz, who won last year's final in three gripping sets. "A very, very special place for me," said the victorious Sinner, a four-time Grand Slam champion and top seed this week. Alcaraz was not defending his title in the Chinese capital and on Tuesday won the Japan Open in Tokyo. Also read | Carlos Alcaraz defeats Taylor Fritz to lift Japan Open title, claims eighth silverware of the season Sinner broke immediately in the first set on the way to outclassing the 19-year-old Tien, who was in his first ATP final. "Congrats to Jannik on a great week, another title, an honour to share the court with you today," he told the world number two afterwards. The world no. 52 got a rare chance to break in the second game of the second set but Sinner quickly retook control, ending a one-sided match with 10 aces over the 1h 12min final. Tien would have been Beijing's lowest-ranked champion in tournament history. At 19 years and 9 months old, Tien would also have been the second-youngest American Tour champion since Andy Roddick in 2002. As it was, he was never really in it, despite some flashes of his rich potential. "You are showing throughout the whole season what a talent you are," Sinner said in the aftermath. Sinner's emphatic win was his third title this season, after victories at the Australian Open and Wimbledon. Sinner may now have a chance to snatch back the top ranking before the season ends after Alcaraz pulled out of the Shanghai Masters injured on Tuesday. The Spaniard took the world number one ranking from Sinner when he defeated the Italian in the US Open final. Sinner will be the top seed in Shanghai, which began this week. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Alcaraz was not defending his title in the Chinese capital and on Tuesday won the Japan Open in Tokyo.

Sinner wins 21st career title after beating American teen in China Open final

Jannik Sinner survived a scare to sink French qualifier Terence Atmane 6-4, 7-5, 6-0 at the China Open on Saturday (Sep 27) as Iga Swiatek launched her title bid. The world number two Italian Sinner will face 57th-ranked Fabian Marozsan of Hungary in the Beijing quarter-finals.&nbsp;"It was a very tough match today," four-time Grand Slam champion Sinner said. "I felt like he was serving great."&nbsp;Sinner said that he lost a bit of concentration during the second set but quickly recovered to steamroll past the 68th-ranked Atmane in the deciding set.&nbsp;"I started off very well in the third set, then I saw (Atmane) struggling a bit physically.&nbsp;"It's not how you want to win a match, but very happy to be again in the next round."&nbsp;Atmane declared it would be a fight with two aces in the first game and made Sinner work for the first set. Atmane sent down six more aces in the second and broke the 24-year-old Sinner to force a deciding set. With the Frenchman flagging, Sinner raced to victory.&nbsp;In the women's draw, Swiatek breezed past home player Yuan Yue, cruising into round three with a 6-0, 6-3 victory.&nbsp;The world number two from Poland next faces Colombia's Camila Osorio, ranked 83rd.&nbsp;Swiatek broke early to set the tone for an ultimately one-sided match against Yuan, winning the first set without dropping a game when the wildcard from China fired long.&nbsp;Cheered on by her home crowd, the world no. 110 made a better fist of it in the second set, but Swiatek wrapped things up when Yuan returned into the net.&nbsp;Swiatek, who came to the Chinese capital after winning the title in Seoul, gave kudos to her opponent afterwards.&nbsp;"She was reading the court pretty well," Swiatek said. "It wasn't easy, and every game was tight."&nbsp;The six-time major champion is the top seed in Beijing after world number one Aryna Sabalenka withdrew with injury.&nbsp;Swiatek won the prestigious WTA 1000 tournament in 2023 but missed the competition last year, citing personal matters. It later transpired she had accepted a one-month doping ban after testing positive for a prohibited substance.&nbsp;"I have great memories," Swiatek said of her history in the Chinese capital. "But every tournament is a different story, so you gotta start from the beginning and grind."&nbsp;Also in the women's draw, world number five Mirra Andreeva of Russia swept aside Zhu Lin of China 6-2, 6-2, and American Jessica Pegula dispatched Australian Ajla Tomljanovic 6-0, 6-3.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Sinner said that he lost a bit of concentration during the second set but quickly recovered to steamroll past the 68th-ranked Atmane in the deciding set.

Jannik Sinner survived a scare to sink French qualifier Terence Atmane 6-4, 7-5, 6-0 at the China Open on Saturday (Sep 27) as Iga Swiatek launched her title bid. The world number two Italian Sinner will face 57th-ranked Fabian Marozsan of Hungary in the Beijing quarter-finals. "It was a very tough match today," four-time Grand Slam champion Sinner said. "I felt like he was serving great." Sinner said that he lost a bit of concentration during the second set but quickly recovered to steamroll past the 68th-ranked Atmane in the deciding set. "I started off very well in the third set, then I saw (Atmane) struggling a bit physically. "It's not how you want to win a match, but very happy to be again in the next round." Atmane declared it would be a fight with two aces in the first game and made Sinner work for the first set. Atmane sent down six more aces in the second and broke the 24-year-old Sinner to force a deciding set. With the Frenchman flagging, Sinner raced to victory. In the women's draw, Swiatek breezed past home player Yuan Yue, cruising into round three with a 6-0, 6-3 victory. The world number two from Poland next faces Colombia's Camila Osorio, ranked 83rd. Swiatek broke early to set the tone for an ultimately one-sided match against Yuan, winning the first set without dropping a game when the wildcard from China fired long. Cheered on by her home crowd, the world no. 110 made a better fist of it in the second set, but Swiatek wrapped things up when Yuan returned into the net. Swiatek, who came to the Chinese capital after winning the title in Seoul, gave kudos to her opponent afterwards. "She was reading the court pretty well," Swiatek said. "It wasn't easy, and every game was tight." The six-time major champion is the top seed in Beijing after world number one Aryna Sabalenka withdrew with injury. Swiatek won the prestigious WTA 1000 tournament in 2023 but missed the competition last year, citing personal matters. It later transpired she had accepted a one-month doping ban after testing positive for a prohibited substance. "I have great memories," Swiatek said of her history in the Chinese capital. "But every tournament is a different story, so you gotta start from the beginning and grind." Also in the women's draw, world number five Mirra Andreeva of Russia swept aside Zhu Lin of China 6-2, 6-2, and American Jessica Pegula dispatched Australian Ajla Tomljanovic 6-0, 6-3. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Sinner said that he lost a bit of concentration during the second set but quickly recovered to steamroll past the 68th-ranked Atmane in the deciding set.

China Open: Sinner survives scare as Iga Swiatek launches title bid

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in four sets on Sunday (Sep 7) to win the US Open, sealing his sixth Grand Slam title and reclaiming the world number one ranking in a final overshadowed by the presence of US President Donald Trump. The 22-year-old Spaniard won 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, avenging his Wimbledon loss to Sinner and ending the Italian's 27-match hard-court Slam winning streak. "It's a great feeling... It’s still a dream come true," Alcaraz said after lifting his second US Open trophy.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-donald-trump-to-attend-us-open-final-between-sinner-alcaraz-but-here-s-a-twist-broadcasters-asked-to-1757219028586">Trump to attend US Open final, but here's a twist, 'broadcasters asked to...'</a><h2>Alcaraz vs Sinner</h2>Alcaraz has now beaten Sinner in seven of their past eight meetings, including June’s French Open final, tightening his grip on what many see as tennis's defining rivalry. Between them, the two have split the last eight Grand Slam titles.Sinner admitted Alcaraz had the edge. "I tried my best today. I couldn't do more," he said, adding, "I felt like he was doing everything slightly better today.""He raised his level when he had to... He played better than me today."The result extends a historic drought — no man has defended the US Open crown since Roger Federer's run from 2004 to 2008.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-us-open-2025-jannik-sinner-vs-carlos-alcaraz-preview-eyes-on-the-prize-as-modern-day-rivals-take-centre-stage-1757216891421">US Open, Sinner vs Alcaraz Preview: Eyes on the prize in final slam of 2025</a><h2>Donald Trump at the US Open</h2>The night drew a celebrity-studded crowd, including Bruce Springsteen, Michael Douglas, Stephen Curry and Tommy Hilfiger, but it was Donald Trump who stole the show.Trump’s appearance delayed the start by 30 minutes due to heightened security, with the 23,000-seat Arthur Ashe Stadium only three-quarters full at first serve. "As a result of the security measures in place, and to ensure that fans have additional time to get to their seats, we have pushed the start time of today’s match to 2:30 pm ET," said the US Open.The US president drew a mixed reception from the crowd, cheered on entry, but booed when shown again on the big screen.&nbsp;

It's a great feeling... it’s still a dream come true," Alcaraz said after lifting his second US Open trophy

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in four sets on Sunday (Sep 7) to win the US Open, sealing his sixth Grand Slam title and reclaiming the world number one ranking in a final overshadowed by the presence of US President Donald Trump. The 22-year-old Spaniard won 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, avenging his Wimbledon loss to Sinner and ending the Italian's 27-match hard-court Slam winning streak. "It's a great feeling... It’s still a dream come true," Alcaraz said after lifting his second US Open trophy. Also read | Trump to attend US Open final, but here's a twist, 'broadcasters asked to...' Alcaraz vs Sinner Alcaraz has now beaten Sinner in seven of their past eight meetings, including June’s French Open final, tightening his grip on what many see as tennis's defining rivalry. Between them, the two have split the last eight Grand Slam titles. Sinner admitted Alcaraz had the edge. "I tried my best today. I couldn't do more," he said, adding, "I felt like he was doing everything slightly better today." "He raised his level when he had to... He played better than me today." The result extends a historic drought — no man has defended the US Open crown since Roger Federer's run from 2004 to 2008. Also read | US Open, Sinner vs Alcaraz Preview: Eyes on the prize in final slam of 2025 Donald Trump at the US Open The night drew a celebrity-studded crowd, including Bruce Springsteen, Michael Douglas, Stephen Curry and Tommy Hilfiger, but it was Donald Trump who stole the show. Trump’s appearance delayed the start by 30 minutes due to heightened security, with the 23,000-seat Arthur Ashe Stadium only three-quarters full at first serve. "As a result of the security measures in place, and to ensure that fans have additional time to get to their seats, we have pushed the start time of today’s match to 2:30 pm ET," said the US Open. The US president drew a mixed reception from the crowd, cheered on entry, but booed when shown again on the big screen.

It's a great feeling... it’s still a dream come true," Alcaraz said after lifting his second US Open trophy

US Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz reclaims world No.1 with win over Jannik Sinner as Trump visit delays final

From Jannik Sinner to Novak Djokovic, here is a look at players to reach all Grand Slam finals in the same year. Roger Federer also features on the honourable list having done so in the 2009 season where he also won his only French Open title. 

From Jannik Sinner to Novak Djokovic, here is a look at players to reach all Grand Slam finals in the same year. Roger Federer also features on the honourable list having done so in the 2009 season where he also won his only French Open title.&nbsp;

From Jannik Sinner to Novak Djokovic, players to reach all major slam finals in same year (last five)

Italian Jannik Sinner beat countryman Lorenzo Musetti 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 in straight sets to enter the US Open 2025 semi-final. The defending champion became only the second player after Novak Djokovic to reach all the four grand slam semis this year. In two of the previous three semis (French Open and Wimbledon 2024), Sinner had beaten Djokovic to advance to the title match but this time he'll be facing Felix Auger-Aliassime from Canada. Sinner's opponent has 1-3 lead in head to head matches - a rarity for a player of Sinner's skills and performance so far.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/us-open-2025-sabalenka-gets-pegula-and-anisimova-faces-osaka-in-womens-singles-semis-1756958000092">US Open 2025: Sabalenka gets Pegula and Anisimova faces Osaka in women's singles semis</a><h2>Sinner shatters record books in win over Musetti</h2>The Italian has dropped only one set on his way to the penultimate match of the year's last major tournament. In his latest win, Sinner broke multiple records including becoming the joint-most successful Italian along with Nicola Pietrangeli for most grand slam matches won at 86 wins.Sinner is now also the second youngest behind a 22-year-old Rafael Nadal in 2008 to reach last four stage of all grand slams in a year. Aged 24 years and 18 days, Sinner is also the youngest to record most wins in a grand slams in a season - 25. He went past Mats Wilder for the record who had rakes up 24 wins in 1988 season aged 24 years, 20 days.<h2>Sinner joins Novak Djokovic in elite list</h2>The Italian's win against compatriot Musetti was his 26th on hard court this season and with that he joined Novak Djokovic as well as Ivan Lendl for the longest win streak. Sinner currently is third on the list behind all-time greats Djokovic (27 hard court wins in a season) and Roger Federer (40 wins).If Sinner manages to reach the final, he'll face either Carlos Alacarz or Djokovic and he had defeated both of them in Wimbledon 2025 near two months ago to win the title.&nbsp;

US Open 2025: Defending champions Jannik Sinner beat Lorenzo Musetti to set up men's singles semi-final against Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime in a bid to win his second consecutive grand slam.

Italian Jannik Sinner beat countryman Lorenzo Musetti 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 in straight sets to enter the US Open 2025 semi-final. The defending champion became only the second player after Novak Djokovic to reach all the four grand slam semis this year. In two of the previous three semis (French Open and Wimbledon 2024), Sinner had beaten Djokovic to advance to the title match but this time he'll be facing Felix Auger-Aliassime from Canada. Sinner's opponent has 1-3 lead in head to head matches - a rarity for a player of Sinner's skills and performance so far. Also Read - US Open 2025: Sabalenka gets Pegula and Anisimova faces Osaka in women's singles semis Sinner shatters record books in win over Musetti The Italian has dropped only one set on his way to the penultimate match of the year's last major tournament. In his latest win, Sinner broke multiple records including becoming the joint-most successful Italian along with Nicola Pietrangeli for most grand slam matches won at 86 wins. Sinner is now also the second youngest behind a 22-year-old Rafael Nadal in 2008 to reach last four stage of all grand slams in a year. Aged 24 years and 18 days, Sinner is also the youngest to record most wins in a grand slams in a season - 25. He went past Mats Wilder for the record who had rakes up 24 wins in 1988 season aged 24 years, 20 days. Sinner joins Novak Djokovic in elite list The Italian's win against compatriot Musetti was his 26th on hard court this season and with that he joined Novak Djokovic as well as Ivan Lendl for the longest win streak. Sinner currently is third on the list behind all-time greats Djokovic (27 hard court wins in a season) and Roger Federer (40 wins). If Sinner manages to reach the final, he'll face either Carlos Alacarz or Djokovic and he had defeated both of them in Wimbledon 2025 near two months ago to win the title.

US Open 2025: Defending champions Jannik Sinner beat Lorenzo Musetti to set up men's singles semi-final against Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime in a bid to win his second consecutive grand slam.

Sinner vs Musetti US Open 2025: Defending champion sets up Felix Auger-Aliassime semi-final

In one of its kind, Kazakh player Alexander Bublik jokingly said that he had just lost to an ‘AI-generated player’ after being crushed in straight sets at the US Open. Can you guess the name of the opponent he was talking about? It's none other than world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, who is on a dominant run in the ongoing US Open and has dropped just one set to reach the last eight. Sinner produced a perfect display on Arthur Ashe Stadium, dismantling Bublik in straight sets of 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 in just 81 minutes to storm into the quarterfinals. The Italian’s clinical hitting, returns and precision left his opponent stunned.&nbsp;Bublik, who is known for his antics and humour, summed it up, speaking at the post-match presentation, “You’re so good; this is insane. You’re like an AI-generated player.” The comment, half-joking but filled with admiration, reflected the one-sided nature of the contest.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-greatest-male-tennis-players-of-all-time-federer-at-no-3-check-who-tops-the-list-1752827030736">5 greatest male tennis players of all time: Federer at no. 3, check who tops the list</a>&nbsp;From the very first game, Sinner was in control. He broke Bublik's serve immediately and never looked back. The Kazakh, ranked 23rd in the world, had entered the match on the back of a 55-game serving streak, but Sinner ended that with ease, breaking him eight times and winning nearly 60 per cent of his service points.&nbsp;“I felt like today I was playing some great tennis,” Sinner said later. “Breaking him early gave me confidence to serve better and control the rallies from the back.” Sinner was quoted as saying to ESPN.<h2>An Italian Quarter-final on the cards</h2>The win sets up an all-Italian quarterfinal between Sinner and Lorenzo Musetti, seeded 10th, in what promises to be a high-octane clash. For Sinner, who has already won the Australian Open and Wimbledon this year, the US Open offers a chance to complete a third Grand Slam in 2025 and defend his US Open title, a feat last achieved by Roger Federer in 2008.

Alexander Bublik crashed out of the US Open 2025 in the round of 16 after suffering a heavy straight-sets defeat. The Kazakh player described his opponent as an 'AI-generated player' following the one-sided contest.

In one of its kind, Kazakh player Alexander Bublik jokingly said that he had just lost to an ‘AI-generated player’ after being crushed in straight sets at the US Open. Can you guess the name of the opponent he was talking about? It's none other than world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, who is on a dominant run in the ongoing US Open and has dropped just one set to reach the last eight. Sinner produced a perfect display on Arthur Ashe Stadium, dismantling Bublik in straight sets of 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 in just 81 minutes to storm into the quarterfinals. The Italian’s clinical hitting, returns and precision left his opponent stunned. Bublik, who is known for his antics and humour, summed it up, speaking at the post-match presentation, “You’re so good; this is insane. You’re like an AI-generated player.” The comment, half-joking but filled with admiration, reflected the one-sided nature of the contest. Also read | 5 greatest male tennis players of all time: Federer at no. 3, check who tops the list From the very first game, Sinner was in control. He broke Bublik's serve immediately and never looked back. The Kazakh, ranked 23rd in the world, had entered the match on the back of a 55-game serving streak, but Sinner ended that with ease, breaking him eight times and winning nearly 60 per cent of his service points. “I felt like today I was playing some great tennis,” Sinner said later. “Breaking him early gave me confidence to serve better and control the rallies from the back.” Sinner was quoted as saying to ESPN. An Italian Quarter-final on the cards The win sets up an all-Italian quarterfinal between Sinner and Lorenzo Musetti, seeded 10th, in what promises to be a high-octane clash. For Sinner, who has already won the Australian Open and Wimbledon this year, the US Open offers a chance to complete a third Grand Slam in 2025 and defend his US Open title, a feat last achieved by Roger Federer in 2008.

Alexander Bublik crashed out of the US Open 2025 in the round of 16 after suffering a heavy straight-sets defeat. The Kazakh player described his opponent as an 'AI-generated player' following the one-sided contest.

Who is the ‘AI-Generated Player’ that defeated Alexander Bublik in US Open round of 16?

Naomi Osaka delivered a statement win at the US Open by thrashing home favourite Coco Gauff in the last 16 on Monday as Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek charged into the quarter-finals. The Japanese star powered past third seed Gauff 6-3, 6-2 in a highly-anticipated but lopsided fourth-round showdown of former US Open champions on the Labor Day holiday in New York. Osaka broke in the very first game in front of an expectant Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd and was untouchable on serve in a ruthless display against a misfiring Gauff, who hit 33 unforced errors.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-oldest-djokovic-emulates-jimmy-connors-goes-past-federer-and-agassi-in-historic-us-open-2025-r16-win-1756704948883">'Oldest' Djokovic emulates Jimmy Connors, goes past Federer and Agassi in historic US Open R16 win</a>"This is my favourite court in the world and it means so much to me to be back today," said Osaka, who looks primed for a tilt at a fifth Grand Slam."This is kind of uncharted territory at this point of my career," added Osaka. "I'm just enjoying it. I'm having fun."The 27-year-old, a two-time US Open champion, is enjoying her deepest run at a major since winning her second Australian Open title in 2021.It has been a painstaking climb back towards the top of the game for Osaka, who returned to tennis last year following the birth of her daughter in 2023."I was in the stands two months after I gave birth watching Coco and I just really wanted an opportunity to come out here and play," said Osaka, who also beat a 15-year-old Gauff at the US Open in their first meeting in 2019.Gauff conceded the mental toll of a challenging first week and the efforts to remodel her faltering serve had weighed heavily on her."I think emotionally how much this week was, I think today I just stepped in, and I maybe was a little bit empty," she said.Osaka plays Czech 11th seed Karolina Muchova in Wednesday's quarter-finals. Muchova beat Ukrainian 27th seed Marta Kostyuk 6-3, 6-7 (0/7), 6-3 and is seeking a third straight semi-final at Flushing Meadows.Reigning men's champion Sinner obliterated the unpredictable Alexander Bublik 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 in just 81 minutes to start the night session.Bublik, the only player to beat Sinner this season aside from Carlos Alcaraz, had not dropped serve all tournament but was broken eight times by the world number one."He had a very tough match the last match, today he didn't serve as well as he usually serves, and I broke him early," said Sinner. "Overall, I'm very happy."Bublik smiled as he embraced Sinner at the net after the defeat, and could be heard telling the Italian: "You're so good, this is insane."Sinner is trying to become the first man to defend the US Open since Roger Federer won the last of his five successive titles in 2008.He advances to an all-Italian match-up with 10th seed Lorenzo Musetti, who demolished unseeded Spaniard Jaume Munar 6-3, 6-0, 6-1 to reach his first US Open quarter-final.<h2>Swiatek ‘in the zone’</h2>Swiatek brushed off Russian 13th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-3, 6-1 in barely an hour to extend her Grand Slam winning streak to 11 matches as she targets a second US Open crown."I felt like in the beginning she played fast but later on I felt in my bubble, in the zone," said Swiatek.The Polish second seed faces Amanda Anisimova in a repeat of the Wimbledon final, which Swiatek won 6-0, 6-0. The American thumped Brazilian 18th seed Beatriz Haddad 6-0, 6-3.Men's eighth seed Alex de Minaur sealed his passage to the quarter-finals with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 win over Swiss qualifier Leandro Riedi.De Minaur put the world number 435 to the sword with eight breaks as he swept into a sixth Grand Slam quarter-final. He has never made it past the last eight though.The Australian next meets Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime, who defeated Andrey Rublev 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 to reach his first Grand Slam quarter-final in three years.Auger-Aliassime's best run at a Grand Slam came when he advanced to the semi-finals of the US Open in 2021."It feels even better than the first time," Auger-Aliassime, 25, said of returning to the last eight in New York."I think the first time at 21 I was kind of on my way up. To have a few setbacks, injuries, struggles with confidence... to come back for a second time to the quarter-finals here, it feels much better."

US Open 2025: Japanese Naomi Osaka beat home-favorite Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-2 in an anti-climatic R16 match at Arthur Ashe stadium in New York on Labour Day. This is Osaka's best performance in a major since winning 2021 Australian Open.

Naomi Osaka delivered a statement win at the US Open by thrashing home favourite Coco Gauff in the last 16 on Monday as Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek charged into the quarter-finals. The Japanese star powered past third seed Gauff 6-3, 6-2 in a highly-anticipated but lopsided fourth-round showdown of former US Open champions on the Labor Day holiday in New York. Osaka broke in the very first game in front of an expectant Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd and was untouchable on serve in a ruthless display against a misfiring Gauff, who hit 33 unforced errors. Also Read - 'Oldest' Djokovic emulates Jimmy Connors, goes past Federer and Agassi in historic US Open R16 win "This is my favourite court in the world and it means so much to me to be back today," said Osaka, who looks primed for a tilt at a fifth Grand Slam. "This is kind of uncharted territory at this point of my career," added Osaka. "I'm just enjoying it. I'm having fun." The 27-year-old, a two-time US Open champion, is enjoying her deepest run at a major since winning her second Australian Open title in 2021. It has been a painstaking climb back towards the top of the game for Osaka, who returned to tennis last year following the birth of her daughter in 2023. "I was in the stands two months after I gave birth watching Coco and I just really wanted an opportunity to come out here and play," said Osaka, who also beat a 15-year-old Gauff at the US Open in their first meeting in 2019. Gauff conceded the mental toll of a challenging first week and the efforts to remodel her faltering serve had weighed heavily on her. "I think emotionally how much this week was, I think today I just stepped in, and I maybe was a little bit empty," she said. Osaka plays Czech 11th seed Karolina Muchova in Wednesday's quarter-finals. Muchova beat Ukrainian 27th seed Marta Kostyuk 6-3, 6-7 (0/7), 6-3 and is seeking a third straight semi-final at Flushing Meadows. Reigning men's champion Sinner obliterated the unpredictable Alexander Bublik 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 in just 81 minutes to start the night session. Bublik, the only player to beat Sinner this season aside from Carlos Alcaraz, had not dropped serve all tournament but was broken eight times by the world number one. "He had a very tough match the last match, today he didn't serve as well as he usually serves, and I broke him early," said Sinner. "Overall, I'm very happy." Bublik smiled as he embraced Sinner at the net after the defeat, and could be heard telling the Italian: "You're so good, this is insane." Sinner is trying to become the first man to defend the US Open since Roger Federer won the last of his five successive titles in 2008. He advances to an all-Italian match-up with 10th seed Lorenzo Musetti, who demolished unseeded Spaniard Jaume Munar 6-3, 6-0, 6-1 to reach his first US Open quarter-final. Swiatek ‘in the zone’ Swiatek brushed off Russian 13th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-3, 6-1 in barely an hour to extend her Grand Slam winning streak to 11 matches as she targets a second US Open crown. "I felt like in the beginning she played fast but later on I felt in my bubble, in the zone," said Swiatek. The Polish second seed faces Amanda Anisimova in a repeat of the Wimbledon final, which Swiatek won 6-0, 6-0. The American thumped Brazilian 18th seed Beatriz Haddad 6-0, 6-3. Men's eighth seed Alex de Minaur sealed his passage to the quarter-finals with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 win over Swiss qualifier Leandro Riedi. De Minaur put the world number 435 to the sword with eight breaks as he swept into a sixth Grand Slam quarter-final. He has never made it past the last eight though. The Australian next meets Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime, who defeated Andrey Rublev 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 to reach his first Grand Slam quarter-final in three years. Auger-Aliassime's best run at a Grand Slam came when he advanced to the semi-finals of the US Open in 2021. "It feels even better than the first time," Auger-Aliassime, 25, said of returning to the last eight in New York. "I think the first time at 21 I was kind of on my way up. To have a few setbacks, injuries, struggles with confidence... to come back for a second time to the quarter-finals here, it feels much better."

US Open 2025: Japanese Naomi Osaka beat home-favorite Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-2 in an anti-climatic R16 match at Arthur Ashe stadium in New York on Labour Day. This is Osaka's best performance in a major since winning 2021 Australian Open.

US Open 2025: Osaka, Sinner, Swiatek roll into quarter-finals

Jannik Sinner kept his US Open title defence on track on Saturday (Aug 30) as Iga Swiatek struggled through to the last 16 and home favourite Coco Gauff booked a blockbuster clash with Naomi Osaka. Sinner rallied from a set down to beat Canadian 27th seed Denis Shapovalov 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 and is trying to become the first man to retain the title in New York since Roger Federer in 2008.&nbsp;"I was in a very difficult moment," said Sinner. "The scoreline was a bit against me today, but I just tried to stay there mentally."&nbsp;World number one Sinner will face Alexander Bublik next after the mercurial Kazakh put out US 14th seed Tommy Paul in a late-night thriller, winning in five sets.&nbsp;"Week two is completely different. It's getting tougher and tougher," said Sinner.&nbsp;Third seed Alexander Zverev fell to his earliest US Open exit in seven years at the hands of an inspired Felix Auger-Aliassime. Canada's Auger-Aliassime belted 50 winners but was a point away from going two sets down before outduelling Zverev 4-6, 7-6 (9/7), 6-4, 6-4.&nbsp;"I didn't play a good match, and not a good tournament in general," said 2020 runner-up Zverev.&nbsp;Auger-Aliassime next takes on Andrey Rublev, who put an end to the fairytale run of Hong Kong's Coleman Wong in five sets.&nbsp;There were three more retirements in the men's draw on Saturday after the injury-induced exit of sixth seed Ben Shelton the day before. Alex de Minaur, Lorenzo Musetti and 435th-ranked Swiss qualifier Leandro Riedi all moved on when their opponents threw in the towel. Eighth seed De Minaur led Daniel Altmaier 6-7 (7/9), 6-3, 6-4, 2-0 when the German retired, while 10th seed Musetti held a two-set lead over Flavio Cobolli before the latter quit because of an arm injury.&nbsp;"I didn't want to finish like that, especially against Flavio. He's probably one of my best friends on tour," said Musetti.&nbsp;Riedi became the lowest-ranked man to reach the fourth round of a major since 2002 as Polish opponent Kamil Majchrzak retired after eight games due to injury.<h3>Swiatek fights back</h3>&nbsp;Swiatek showed great resolve to dig herself out of trouble against Russian 29th seed Anna Kalinskaya under the lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium. The world number two slid 5-1 behind in the opening set but saved four set points and won a tie-break before eventually seeing off Kalinskaya 7-6 (7/2), 6-4. Swiatek, the 2022 US Open champion and six-time major winner, was far from her best but scrambled through to a last-16 meeting with Ekaterina Alexandrova.&nbsp;"I felt like I had nothing to lose because I was losing pretty bad. So in the end I just went for it because what else can you do?" Swiatek said of her fightback.&nbsp;Russian 13th seed Alexandrova has never made it past the fourth round at a Grand Slam but destroyed Laura Siegemund 6-0, 6-1 and has surrendered just 10 games en route to the second week at Flushing Meadows.&nbsp;Gauff swept past Polish 28th seed Magdalena Frech 6-3, 6-1 in her most polished display of the tournament to boost her hopes of collecting a second US Open title. After battling to a tearful victory in the previous round, a much more composed Gauff dispatched Frech with relative ease.&nbsp;"It's been an emotional week, but I think I needed those tough moments to move forward. I was putting so much pressure on myself," said Gauff, through to the last 16 in New York for the fourth year in a row.&nbsp;Gauff heads into a showdown on Monday with former world number one Osaka after the Japanese star beat Australian 15th seed Daria Kasatkina 6-0, 4-6, 6-3.&nbsp;Four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka is enjoying her best US Open showing since winning the tournament for the second time in 2020.&nbsp;The last-16 match will be a repeat of the duo's first meeting at the US Open in 2019, when Osaka overpowered the then 15-year-old Gauff in straight sets.&nbsp;"Everyone will be watching. That's what tennis needs," said Venus Williams, who progressed to round three of the the women's doubles on Saturday with partner Leylah Fernandez.&nbsp;Wimbledon runner-up Amanda Anisimova beat Romania's Jaqueline Cristian 6-4, 4-6, 6-2. Karolina Muchova, Beatriz Haddad Maia and Marta Kostyuk all won as well.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

World number one Sinner will face Alexander Bublik next after the mercurial Kazakh put out US 14th seed Tommy Paul in a late-night thriller, winning in five sets.

Jannik Sinner kept his US Open title defence on track on Saturday (Aug 30) as Iga Swiatek struggled through to the last 16 and home favourite Coco Gauff booked a blockbuster clash with Naomi Osaka. Sinner rallied from a set down to beat Canadian 27th seed Denis Shapovalov 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 and is trying to become the first man to retain the title in New York since Roger Federer in 2008. "I was in a very difficult moment," said Sinner. "The scoreline was a bit against me today, but I just tried to stay there mentally." World number one Sinner will face Alexander Bublik next after the mercurial Kazakh put out US 14th seed Tommy Paul in a late-night thriller, winning in five sets. "Week two is completely different. It's getting tougher and tougher," said Sinner. Third seed Alexander Zverev fell to his earliest US Open exit in seven years at the hands of an inspired Felix Auger-Aliassime. Canada's Auger-Aliassime belted 50 winners but was a point away from going two sets down before outduelling Zverev 4-6, 7-6 (9/7), 6-4, 6-4. "I didn't play a good match, and not a good tournament in general," said 2020 runner-up Zverev. Auger-Aliassime next takes on Andrey Rublev, who put an end to the fairytale run of Hong Kong's Coleman Wong in five sets. There were three more retirements in the men's draw on Saturday after the injury-induced exit of sixth seed Ben Shelton the day before. Alex de Minaur, Lorenzo Musetti and 435th-ranked Swiss qualifier Leandro Riedi all moved on when their opponents threw in the towel. Eighth seed De Minaur led Daniel Altmaier 6-7 (7/9), 6-3, 6-4, 2-0 when the German retired, while 10th seed Musetti held a two-set lead over Flavio Cobolli before the latter quit because of an arm injury. "I didn't want to finish like that, especially against Flavio. He's probably one of my best friends on tour," said Musetti. Riedi became the lowest-ranked man to reach the fourth round of a major since 2002 as Polish opponent Kamil Majchrzak retired after eight games due to injury. Swiatek fights back Swiatek showed great resolve to dig herself out of trouble against Russian 29th seed Anna Kalinskaya under the lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium. The world number two slid 5-1 behind in the opening set but saved four set points and won a tie-break before eventually seeing off Kalinskaya 7-6 (7/2), 6-4. Swiatek, the 2022 US Open champion and six-time major winner, was far from her best but scrambled through to a last-16 meeting with Ekaterina Alexandrova. "I felt like I had nothing to lose because I was losing pretty bad. So in the end I just went for it because what else can you do?" Swiatek said of her fightback. Russian 13th seed Alexandrova has never made it past the fourth round at a Grand Slam but destroyed Laura Siegemund 6-0, 6-1 and has surrendered just 10 games en route to the second week at Flushing Meadows. Gauff swept past Polish 28th seed Magdalena Frech 6-3, 6-1 in her most polished display of the tournament to boost her hopes of collecting a second US Open title. After battling to a tearful victory in the previous round, a much more composed Gauff dispatched Frech with relative ease. "It's been an emotional week, but I think I needed those tough moments to move forward. I was putting so much pressure on myself," said Gauff, through to the last 16 in New York for the fourth year in a row. Gauff heads into a showdown on Monday with former world number one Osaka after the Japanese star beat Australian 15th seed Daria Kasatkina 6-0, 4-6, 6-3. Four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka is enjoying her best US Open showing since winning the tournament for the second time in 2020. The last-16 match will be a repeat of the duo's first meeting at the US Open in 2019, when Osaka overpowered the then 15-year-old Gauff in straight sets. "Everyone will be watching. That's what tennis needs," said Venus Williams, who progressed to round three of the the women's doubles on Saturday with partner Leylah Fernandez. Wimbledon runner-up Amanda Anisimova beat Romania's Jaqueline Cristian 6-4, 4-6, 6-2. Karolina Muchova, Beatriz Haddad Maia and Marta Kostyuk all won as well. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

World number one Sinner will face Alexander Bublik next after the mercurial Kazakh put out US 14th seed Tommy Paul in a late-night thriller, winning in five sets.

US Open 2025: Sinner, Swiatek advance as Gauff sets up Osaka showdown

Reigning men's champion Jannik Sinner charged into the third round of the US Open on Thursday (Aug 28) as Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek battled to keep their title bids intact. Sinner swatted Australia's Alexei Popyrin aside 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 to stretch his Grand Slam winning streak on hard courts to 23 matches. The Italian top seed has made a convincing start in his bid to become the first man to repeat as US Open champion since Roger Federer won five in a row from 2004-2008.&nbsp;"I'm very happy that I managed these matches as good as I could," said Sinner, who dropped only four games in his opening win before blasting past the 36th-ranked Popyrin. “I am aiming to improve on the serve, but the rest (of my game) I am quite comfortable with.”&nbsp;Sinner faces the Canadian 27th seed Denis Shapovalov in the third round on Saturday. He has reached the final of all three Grand Slams this season, winning the Australian Open and Wimbledon, either side of a defeat to Carlos Alcaraz at the French Open.&nbsp;Third seed Alexander Zverev cruised to a 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 win over Britain's Jacob Fearnley, while Lorenzo Musetti eased past Belgium's David Goffin.&nbsp;Russian 15th seed Andrey Rublev beat American wild card Tristan Boyer in four sets. He advances to a last-32 tie with Hong Kong's Coleman Wong. Wong, a 21-year-old qualifier, extended his New York fairytale with a 7-6 (7/5), 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 win over Australian Adam Walton. The 173rd-ranked Wong had already made history earlier in the week by becoming the first man from Hong Kong to win a Grand Slam singles match.&nbsp;"It's literally something that I've dreamed of, that I think every tennis player dreams of -- to keep going in a Slam," said Wong.&nbsp;Karen Khachanov became the biggest casualty so far in the men's draw as the Russian ninth seed blew a two-set lead in his loss to Poland's Kamil Majchrzak.<h2>Tearful Gauff digs deep</h2>&nbsp;Gauff displayed great resolve to overcome another shaky performance that reduced her to tears in the night session on Arthur Ashe. Third seed Gauff shrugged off Croatia's Donna Vekic 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 despite being broken four times in the opening set as her serving woes resurfaced.&nbsp;"Honestly, today was a tough match for me, but I'm just happy with how I was able to manage it," said Gauff, choking back tears. "It's been a rough couple of weeks."&nbsp;"I was just trying to tell myself to breathe, just put another ball in the court and keep doing the things that I do well," she added.&nbsp;Gauff drew inspiration from the presence of gymnastics icon Simone Biles as she hauled herself out of trouble.&nbsp;"I was just thinking if she can go on a six-inch wide beam and perform with all the things she's gone through, I can come out here on court and hit a ball," said Gauff.&nbsp;The American plays Poland's Magdalena Frech in round three and could run into Naomi Osaka in a blockbuster last-16 clash featuring two former US Open champions.&nbsp;Osaka impressed in a 6-3, 6-1 win over American Hailey Baptiste. The Japanese star has not gone beyond the third round of a major since winning the last of her four Grand Slams at the 2021 Australian Open. Asked if she feels ready to make another deep run in New York, she remained coy.&nbsp;"I don't make it my business to know anymore. I kind of just leave it up in the air," said Osaka. “For me, I realise that I've done everything that I could. I've trained really hard. I practised really hard. If it happens, it happens.”&nbsp;Osaka will meet Australian 15th seed Daria Kasatkina in the last 32.&nbsp;Swiatek started Thursday's action on Arthur Ashe by fending off the Netherlands' Suzan Lamens 6-1, 4-6, 6-4. World number two Swiatek looked to be cruising as she led by a set and a break, but stumbled before eventually seeing off the 66th-ranked Lamens.&nbsp;"It wasn't the easiest match. It got a bit complicated in the second set, but I'm happy that I could reset and start playing better in the third set," said Swiatek.&nbsp;Swiatek, the 2022 US Open champion, has won 16 of 17 matches following titles at Wimbledon and Cincinnati. She faces Russian 29th seed Anna Kalinskaya for a spot in the last 16.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.&nbsp;

The Italian top seed has made a convincing start in his bid to become the first man to repeat as US Open champion since Roger Federer won five in a row from 2004-2008.

Reigning men's champion Jannik Sinner charged into the third round of the US Open on Thursday (Aug 28) as Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek battled to keep their title bids intact. Sinner swatted Australia's Alexei Popyrin aside 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 to stretch his Grand Slam winning streak on hard courts to 23 matches. The Italian top seed has made a convincing start in his bid to become the first man to repeat as US Open champion since Roger Federer won five in a row from 2004-2008. "I'm very happy that I managed these matches as good as I could," said Sinner, who dropped only four games in his opening win before blasting past the 36th-ranked Popyrin. “I am aiming to improve on the serve, but the rest (of my game) I am quite comfortable with.” Sinner faces the Canadian 27th seed Denis Shapovalov in the third round on Saturday. He has reached the final of all three Grand Slams this season, winning the Australian Open and Wimbledon, either side of a defeat to Carlos Alcaraz at the French Open. Third seed Alexander Zverev cruised to a 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 win over Britain's Jacob Fearnley, while Lorenzo Musetti eased past Belgium's David Goffin. Russian 15th seed Andrey Rublev beat American wild card Tristan Boyer in four sets. He advances to a last-32 tie with Hong Kong's Coleman Wong. Wong, a 21-year-old qualifier, extended his New York fairytale with a 7-6 (7/5), 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 win over Australian Adam Walton. The 173rd-ranked Wong had already made history earlier in the week by becoming the first man from Hong Kong to win a Grand Slam singles match. "It's literally something that I've dreamed of, that I think every tennis player dreams of -- to keep going in a Slam," said Wong. Karen Khachanov became the biggest casualty so far in the men's draw as the Russian ninth seed blew a two-set lead in his loss to Poland's Kamil Majchrzak. Tearful Gauff digs deep Gauff displayed great resolve to overcome another shaky performance that reduced her to tears in the night session on Arthur Ashe. Third seed Gauff shrugged off Croatia's Donna Vekic 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 despite being broken four times in the opening set as her serving woes resurfaced. "Honestly, today was a tough match for me, but I'm just happy with how I was able to manage it," said Gauff, choking back tears. "It's been a rough couple of weeks." "I was just trying to tell myself to breathe, just put another ball in the court and keep doing the things that I do well," she added. Gauff drew inspiration from the presence of gymnastics icon Simone Biles as she hauled herself out of trouble. "I was just thinking if she can go on a six-inch wide beam and perform with all the things she's gone through, I can come out here on court and hit a ball," said Gauff. The American plays Poland's Magdalena Frech in round three and could run into Naomi Osaka in a blockbuster last-16 clash featuring two former US Open champions. Osaka impressed in a 6-3, 6-1 win over American Hailey Baptiste. The Japanese star has not gone beyond the third round of a major since winning the last of her four Grand Slams at the 2021 Australian Open. Asked if she feels ready to make another deep run in New York, she remained coy. "I don't make it my business to know anymore. I kind of just leave it up in the air," said Osaka. “For me, I realise that I've done everything that I could. I've trained really hard. I practised really hard. If it happens, it happens.” Osaka will meet Australian 15th seed Daria Kasatkina in the last 32. Swiatek started Thursday's action on Arthur Ashe by fending off the Netherlands' Suzan Lamens 6-1, 4-6, 6-4. World number two Swiatek looked to be cruising as she led by a set and a break, but stumbled before eventually seeing off the 66th-ranked Lamens. "It wasn't the easiest match. It got a bit complicated in the second set, but I'm happy that I could reset and start playing better in the third set," said Swiatek. Swiatek, the 2022 US Open champion, has won 16 of 17 matches following titles at Wimbledon and Cincinnati. She faces Russian 29th seed Anna Kalinskaya for a spot in the last 16. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

The Italian top seed has made a convincing start in his bid to become the first man to repeat as US Open champion since Roger Federer won five in a row from 2004-2008.

US Open 2025: Reigning champ Sinner cruises into third round; teary Gauff, Swiatek keep title bids intact

Carlos Alcaraz won the ATP Cincinnati Open title on Monday after defending champion Jannik Sinner retired due to illness during the first set. World number one Sinner came into the final feeling poorly and lost the first seven points of the match played in 30 degrees Celsius summer heat. Alcaraz is the third Spaniard to win the pre-US Open title here after Carlos Moya and Rafael Nadal.&nbsp;Sinner will now focus on recovery with the US Open starting on Sunday.&nbsp;The Italian is due to take part in the US Open's revamped mixed doubles on Tuesday, but his participation in that draw is now in doubt.&nbsp;"I'm super-super sorry to disappoint you," Sinner said at the trophy ceremony to fans. "I was not feeling great yesterday but I thought it would go away overnight.&nbsp;"I tried to make it at least a small match but I could not handle more."&nbsp;The defending champion, who turned 24 last Saturday, added: "Some of you (fans) had to (miss) work or do other things today, so I'm really sorry.&nbsp;"I'm sorry to disappoint. Congrats to Carlos, I know this is not how you wanted to win. You are having an amazing season.&nbsp;"I'm sorry to disappoint but sometimes it's like this. This has been one of the hottest tournaments we have played."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;Sinner lasted for just 22 minutes, calling for the doctor after losing the fifth game and shortly after going to shake hands with Alcaraz.&nbsp;It was the second match in a row he had won over an ailing opponent, with Alexander Zvrev playing ill in the closing stages of their semi-final.&nbsp;Alcaraz won his 22nd career title as he claimed his 17th victory in a row at the Masters 1000 level.&nbsp;"This is not the way I want to win trophies," Alcaraz said. I understand how Jannik is feeling right now."&nbsp;He called the Italian "a true champion, I know you will come back better and stronger than ever."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Carlos Alcaraz is the third Spaniard to win the pre-US Open title here after Carlos Moya and Rafael Nadal. Jannik Sinner will now focus on recovery with the US Open starting on Sunday.

Carlos Alcaraz won the ATP Cincinnati Open title on Monday after defending champion Jannik Sinner retired due to illness during the first set. World number one Sinner came into the final feeling poorly and lost the first seven points of the match played in 30 degrees Celsius summer heat. Alcaraz is the third Spaniard to win the pre-US Open title here after Carlos Moya and Rafael Nadal. Sinner will now focus on recovery with the US Open starting on Sunday. The Italian is due to take part in the US Open's revamped mixed doubles on Tuesday, but his participation in that draw is now in doubt. "I'm super-super sorry to disappoint you," Sinner said at the trophy ceremony to fans. "I was not feeling great yesterday but I thought it would go away overnight. "I tried to make it at least a small match but I could not handle more." The defending champion, who turned 24 last Saturday, added: "Some of you (fans) had to (miss) work or do other things today, so I'm really sorry. "I'm sorry to disappoint. Congrats to Carlos, I know this is not how you wanted to win. You are having an amazing season. "I'm sorry to disappoint but sometimes it's like this. This has been one of the hottest tournaments we have played." ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Sinner lasted for just 22 minutes, calling for the doctor after losing the fifth game and shortly after going to shake hands with Alcaraz. It was the second match in a row he had won over an ailing opponent, with Alexander Zvrev playing ill in the closing stages of their semi-final. Alcaraz won his 22nd career title as he claimed his 17th victory in a row at the Masters 1000 level. "This is not the way I want to win trophies," Alcaraz said. I understand how Jannik is feeling right now." He called the Italian "a true champion, I know you will come back better and stronger than ever." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Carlos Alcaraz is the third Spaniard to win the pre-US Open title here after Carlos Moya and Rafael Nadal. Jannik Sinner will now focus on recovery with the US Open starting on Sunday.

Cincinnati Open: Carlos Alcaraz keeps momentum as Jannik Sinner retires

Jannik Sinner "felt great on the court" as he annihilated Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-0, 6-2 on Thursday (Aug 14) to reach the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open semi-finals with his 25th straight hardcourt match victory. The world number one powered through a rapid-fire opening set and overcame a wobble as he started the second set by dropping serve. The defending champion prevailed in a brief 71 minutes as he claimed an eighth victory in a row at this event and his 30th this season.&nbsp;"I felt great on the court today, you could see that," said the Italian, who turns 24 on Saturday. "But every day can be different. Let's see what I can do in the semis."&nbsp;Sinner, playing his first tournament since his Wimbledon triumph, will face either French qualifier Terence Atmane or Danish seventh seed Holger Rune for a place in the final.&nbsp;Auger-Aliassime meekly lost the opening set after less than 30 minutes, delivering three double-faults in the final game.&nbsp;After dropping his serve early in the second, Sinner broke back to level at 2-all, eventually advancing as Auger-Aliassime coughed up his eighth double fault on match point.&nbsp;"I served well today, that was the key for me," Sinner said. "I had a small drop in the second set, and I'm happy that I broke back. He moves and serves well; he's difficult to play."&nbsp;Ben Shelton, the fifth seed coming off a title in Toronto, finished up the last of the men's fourth-round matches with a 6-4, 6-4 defeat of Jiri Lehecka, punctuated by back-to-back aces to yield three match points. Shelton came good on his second as Lehecka drilled a return wide.&nbsp;"I'm hungry, I'm in a good rhythm, and the body feels good," said Shelton, who will face third-seeded Alexander Zverev for the third time this season when they meet in the quarter-finals.&nbsp;Zverev has won all three of their matches, including a quarter-final here a year ago.<h3>Gauff into quarter-finals</h3>&nbsp;In women's action, French Open champion Coco Gauff beat Lucia Bronzetti 6-2, 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals.&nbsp;The second-seeded American's game showed minor rust after a bye in the previous round.&nbsp;"I could have maybe made some more first serves in that second set, but overall, I had a lot of aces and unreturnables," said Gauff, the 2023 Cincinnati champion who went on to win the US Open title that year. “I'm happy considering where (my serve) was last week. I'm always trying to get better, but also just trying to take the little wins along the way.”&nbsp;"I'm just trying to be happy with where I'm at now, but still doing the things I need to do to improve."&nbsp;Gauff, who was broken once in each set herself, finally secured a spot in the last eight with a concluding break of the 61st-ranked Italian's serve as Bronzetti hit long after 79 minutes on court.&nbsp;Gauf next takes on seventh seed Jasmine Paolini, who crushed 2024 Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova 6-1, 6-2.&nbsp;Krejcikova had treatment on her left foot in the second set, and her movement was clearly hampered.&nbsp;Paolini, the 2024 Roland Garros and Wimbledon finalist, won seven straight games on the way to a 4-0 second-set lead and rallied from 0-30 down in the final game to advance.&nbsp;"She's a great player and can do anything she wants with the ball," Paolini said. "But I don't think she was at 100% today."&nbsp;Gauff will play Paolini - whom she beat here two years ago on the way to the title - in her third 1000-level quarter-final of the season after Madrid and Rome.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

The defending champion Sinner prevailed in a brief 71 minutes as he claimed an eighth victory in a row at this event and his 30th this season.

Jannik Sinner "felt great on the court" as he annihilated Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-0, 6-2 on Thursday (Aug 14) to reach the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open semi-finals with his 25th straight hardcourt match victory. The world number one powered through a rapid-fire opening set and overcame a wobble as he started the second set by dropping serve. The defending champion prevailed in a brief 71 minutes as he claimed an eighth victory in a row at this event and his 30th this season. "I felt great on the court today, you could see that," said the Italian, who turns 24 on Saturday. "But every day can be different. Let's see what I can do in the semis." Sinner, playing his first tournament since his Wimbledon triumph, will face either French qualifier Terence Atmane or Danish seventh seed Holger Rune for a place in the final. Auger-Aliassime meekly lost the opening set after less than 30 minutes, delivering three double-faults in the final game. After dropping his serve early in the second, Sinner broke back to level at 2-all, eventually advancing as Auger-Aliassime coughed up his eighth double fault on match point. "I served well today, that was the key for me," Sinner said. "I had a small drop in the second set, and I'm happy that I broke back. He moves and serves well; he's difficult to play." Ben Shelton, the fifth seed coming off a title in Toronto, finished up the last of the men's fourth-round matches with a 6-4, 6-4 defeat of Jiri Lehecka, punctuated by back-to-back aces to yield three match points. Shelton came good on his second as Lehecka drilled a return wide. "I'm hungry, I'm in a good rhythm, and the body feels good," said Shelton, who will face third-seeded Alexander Zverev for the third time this season when they meet in the quarter-finals. Zverev has won all three of their matches, including a quarter-final here a year ago. Gauff into quarter-finals In women's action, French Open champion Coco Gauff beat Lucia Bronzetti 6-2, 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals. The second-seeded American's game showed minor rust after a bye in the previous round. "I could have maybe made some more first serves in that second set, but overall, I had a lot of aces and unreturnables," said Gauff, the 2023 Cincinnati champion who went on to win the US Open title that year. “I'm happy considering where (my serve) was last week. I'm always trying to get better, but also just trying to take the little wins along the way.” "I'm just trying to be happy with where I'm at now, but still doing the things I need to do to improve." Gauff, who was broken once in each set herself, finally secured a spot in the last eight with a concluding break of the 61st-ranked Italian's serve as Bronzetti hit long after 79 minutes on court. Gauf next takes on seventh seed Jasmine Paolini, who crushed 2024 Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova 6-1, 6-2. Krejcikova had treatment on her left foot in the second set, and her movement was clearly hampered. Paolini, the 2024 Roland Garros and Wimbledon finalist, won seven straight games on the way to a 4-0 second-set lead and rallied from 0-30 down in the final game to advance. "She's a great player and can do anything she wants with the ball," Paolini said. "But I don't think she was at 100% today." Gauff will play Paolini - whom she beat here two years ago on the way to the title - in her third 1000-level quarter-final of the season after Madrid and Rome. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

The defending champion Sinner prevailed in a brief 71 minutes as he claimed an eighth victory in a row at this event and his 30th this season.

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