Jannik Sinner (1º) advanced this Friday to its first final of the US Openafter defeating Jack Draper (25º) by 7-5 7-6 and 6-2. Waiting for the definition for the winner of the match between the locals Frances Tiafoe (20°) y Taylor Fritz (12°).
Jannik Sinner celebrates his victory over Jack Draper in the US Open semi-finals. EPA
It is not just another victory for the world number 1, which once again puts his native country at the top by becoming the first Italian to reach the final of the North American Grand Slam. And he could very well be the first champion of the competition. So far, he has shown that he is a level above all his rivals.
The duel had its expectations justified. Although the San Candido native widely dominates the order, the history between them favored the Briton, who had beaten him in Queens Three years ago and now the allowed us to hope for a battle of more than three sets.
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Unfortunately, the physical factor It ended up being decisive for the talented left-hander. Although the game was very even, the disciple of his compatriot Andy Murray struggled against the heat and the humidity from New York, where there was no drink, towel or change of clothes that would suffice. He had to interrupt the game to change his shoes due to sweat, and he vomited in the middle of the game on two occasions.
The only misstep of Sinner It was during the second set, the partial most interesting of the meeting. He suffered pain in your wrist for falling after returning a great volley from his opponent. Even so, he managed to keep the best point of the match.
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By the third set, to say that Draper was in his twilight was an understatement. In fact, he was reaching a level of dehydration worrying, which prevented him from moving normally during the points. Thus, Sinner broke at 5-2 and took the victory.
In search of lifting his 20th title on the circuit, second in a Majorthe defending Australian Open champion will face the winner of the Tiafoe-Fritz duel.
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