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Sinner Storms Back To Beat Medvedev In Australian Open Final

Jannik Sinner stormed back from two sets down to beat Daniil Medvedev in a gruelling five-set Australian Open final on Sunday, winning his first Grand Slam. The Italian fourth seed was blown off course in the first two sets but recovered to win 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 in three hours and 44 minutes. The result is a bitter blow for the Russian ...

Sinner and Medvedev Book Miami Open Semi-Final Clash

World number three Jannik Sinner will face defending champion Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals of the Miami Open—a rematch of the Australian Open final won by Sinner and last year's Miami title match. Sinner moved into the last four in emphatic style on Wednesday, beating Czech Tomas Machac 6-4, 6-2 before Medvedev overcame a stern test ...

Alcaraz Crashes, Sinner Hobbles Out of Madrid

Second-seeded Carlos Alcaraz saw his title defense and 14-match winning streak in Madrid come to an end at the hands of Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals on Wednesday, while top-seeded Jannik Sinner withdrew from the tournament, citing a right hip injury. Rublev upset home favorite Alcaraz 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 to reach the semi-finals. The ...

Roland Garros: Sinner-Alcaraz, a Blockbuster Semi-Final

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner renew their blockbuster rivalry on Friday, as they battle for a place in the French Open final. Alexander Zverev will look to avenge last year's comprehensive semi-final defeat by Casper Ruud in the other last-four clash. AFP Sport looks at the day's two semi-finals (x denotes seeding): Carlos Alcaraz (ESP x3) v ...

Sinner, Alcaraz Move on at Wimbledon as Osaka Slumps on Centre Court Return

Title rivals Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz reached the Wimbledon third round on Wednesday as Japanese superstar Naomi Osaka was demolished on her return to Centre Court after a five-year absence. Australian Open champion Sinner defeated Italian Davis Cup teammate Matteo Berrettini 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/4), 2-6, 7-6 (7/4) in a three-hour 42-minute ...

Tennis: No.1 Sinner, Swiatek Stage Fightbacks as Zverev Escapes

World number ones Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek both turned around losing situations on Saturday to move into the semi-finals of the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open. Sinner prevented rival Andrey Rublev from repeating a triumph from last Saturday in Montreal as he defeated the sixth seed in a 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 fightback. Swiatek did the same in the ...

Sinner Edges Past Zverev to Meet Tiafoe in Cincinnati Final

Jannik Sinner ended his losing streak against Alexander Zverev with a 7-6 (11/9), 5-7, 7-6 (7/4) win on Sunday to set up a final in the Cincinnati Open against American Francis Tiafoe. The world number one had lost four of five previous matches against the German, with his only win coming at Roland Garros four years ago. The tight victory took ...

Djokovic Eyes Record Slam in US Open Defense, Sinner Under Cloud

Novak Djokovic, fueled by an emotional Olympic triumph, has new Grand Slam records in his sights at the US Open, where title rival Jannik Sinner hopes to shake off a doping controversy. Defending champion Djokovic can become the oldest Open era champion at the tournament if he secures a fifth title, a record he would share with Jimmy Connors, ...

Sinner, Swiatek Survive US Open Wobbles as Osaka Sweeps

Top seeds Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek survived US Open first round wobbles on Tuesday as two-time champion Naomi Osaka made a tearful and colourful return to Flushing Meadows. Sinner fought back from a set and break down to defeat Mackenzie McDonald in his first match since being embroiled in a doping test controversy. Fellow world number one ...

Fritz Ends America's 15-Year Wait, Sets Up US Open Final with Sinner

Taylor Fritz became the first American man since 2009 to reach a Grand Slam final on Friday, setting up a US Open title showdown against world number one Jannik Sinner. Fritz, the world number 12, fought back twice to defeat compatriot Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 in his semi-final. Australian Open champion Sinner became the first ...

Fritz Eyes US Open Glory to End 21 Years of American Hurt

Taylor Fritz can end 21 years of American pain on Sunday, when he tackles world number one Jannik Sinner in the US Open final, insisting his level is "good enough to win." The 26-year-old Fritz is attempting to become his country's first male Grand Slam champion since Andy Roddick at the US Open in 2003. He doesn't lack confidence, believing ...