Jannik Sinner Shines as Rivals Fall in U.S. Open Drama

Jannik Sinner reached the fourth round of the U.S. Open amid the exits of key rivals. Top seed Iga Swiatek, aided by a pep talk from Serena Williams, also advanced. The tournament witnessed multiple upsets including Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. Home players aim to end a long title drought.

Jannik Sinner has progressed to the fourth round of the U.S. Open, avoiding the upsets that befell his main competitors. Fellow top seed Iga Swiatek, after gaining momentum from a pep talk with Serena Williams, is chasing her sixth Grand Slam title.

A series of shocking eliminations rocked the tournament, with defending champion Novak Djokovic losing to Alexei Popyrin and Carlos Alcaraz being defeated by Botic van de Zandschulp. Sinner crushed Christopher O'Connell 6-1 6-4 6-2, reinforcing his status as a top contender.

With Djokovic and Alcaraz out, Sinner's next opponent is Tommy Paul, who is part of a group looking to end America's 21-year drought for a homegrown Grand Slam winner.

(With inputs from agencies.)