Jannik Sinner Triumphs Over Adversity to Reach U.S. Open Final

Italian top seed Jannik Sinner defeated Briton Jack Draper in a grueling match to secure a spot in the U.S. Open final. Sinner overcame wrist injury concerns and Draper's physical struggles to win 7-5, 7-6(3), 6-2. The match witnessed dramatic moments, including multiple instances of Draper vomiting due to the heat.

Italian top seed Jannik Sinner defeated a struggling Briton, Jack Draper, with a score of 7-5, 7-6(3), 6-2, advancing to the U.S. Open final on Friday. The match, held at Arthur Ashe Stadium, was marked by muggy conditions and featured dramatic moments as both players battled physical adversity. Sinner appeared to injure his wrist after falling in the second set but recovered to win his second major final slot of the year, following his Australian Open victory.

Draper encountered severe difficulties, vomiting three times in the second set and combating intense heat and humidity. His ten double faults further hampered his first Grand Slam final ambitions. Sinner, unfazed by the immense pressure and the earlier exits of Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, remained mentally robust throughout the match. He now awaits the winner of the semi-final between Americans Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe.

The match's turning point came when Draper dropped his serve with a double fault in the 11th game of the first set. Despite holding serve after a lengthy game in the second set, Draper couldn't sustain the momentum, leading to a chaotic set marred by physical distress. The Briton changed his sweat-soaked shoes multiple times and vomited frequently, yet chose not to pause the match. Meanwhile, Sinner dealt with his wrist injury as medical staff attended to both players. Ultimately, Sinner's decisive break and skillful backhand winners in the final set sealed his victory.

In women's doubles, Latvian Jelena Ostapenko and Ukraine's Lyudmyla Kichenok claimed the crown, defeating the Chinese-French pair Zhang Shuai and Kristina Mladenovic with a score of 6-4, 6-3, rebounding from their previous Australian Open final loss.

(With inputs from agencies.)