Tennis Star Sinner Edges Out Auger-Aliassime, Advancing to US Open Final with Alcaraz
Jannik Sinner Advances to US Open Final, Facing Carlos Alcaraz in Rematch
Defending champion Jannik Sinner has reached the final of the 2022 US Open, setting up a rematch against Carlos Alcaraz in the tournament's showpiece event. Sinner's victory over 25th seed Felix Auger-Aliassime in the semi-finals marks an impressive run for the Italian, who has now reached all four Grand Slam finals in a single season.
Sinner and Alcaraz have played each other quite a lot this year, and are familiar with each other's playing style. The US Open final will pit these two young stars against each other for the third time this season, following their encounters at the French Open and Wimbledon finals.
The match between Sinner and Auger-Aliassime was a fiercely contested affair. Sinner faced brief resistance in the fifth game of the first set, but ultimately took the set 6-1. Auger-Aliassime responded strongly in the second set, taking a 5-3 lead. However, Sinner's determination shone through, and he fought back to level the match at one set all.
In the third set, Sinner found his stride, winning 6-3. The fourth set was another tight contest, with Sinner eventually securing a 6-4 victory to advance to the final. Sinner played down concerns about his fitness, stating that he was serving back at normal pace after receiving treatment during the match for an unspecified issue.
Sinner expressed his eagerness to play in the US Open final, stating that it has been an amazing tournament and that he's looking forward to the match. The opponent of Sinner in the final will be Carlos Alcaraz, setting up a rematch from their French Open final and Wimbledon final.
This marks a significant achievement for Sinner, who joins an exclusive club of players who have reached all four Grand Slam finals in a single season. The others who have achieved this are Djokovic, Rod Laver, and Roger Federer. Sinner noted that he and Alcaraz are different players now, with different levels of confidence, but he expressed his excitement about the upcoming match.
Sinner and Alcaraz will be meeting in a major trilogy, three years after their first encounter in the New York quarter-finals. The US Open final will be a chance for both players to prove their mettle on the biggest stage, and it promises to be an unmissable match.
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