Jannik Sinner Clinches Men's Title at US Open

Jannik Sinner captured the men's championship at the US Open, defeating Taylor Fritz. Despite a slow start and a recent doping case, Sinner showcased his relentless baseline game to earn his second Grand Slam title of the year. Sinner's win marks a significant achievement in his career, joining a select group of champions.

Jannik Sinner began slowly at the US Open, dropping the first set he played after being cleared in an undisclosed doping case just before the tournament started.

Despite the initial setback, Sinner managed to focus and deliver a stellar performance against Taylor Fritz, winning 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 to claim the men's championship at Arthur Ashe Stadium. This marks Sinner's second Grand Slam win of the year, following his Australian Open triumph in January.

At 23, the Italian tennis star joins an elite group by winning both titles in the same season, an accomplishment last achieved in 1977. The journey hasn't been easy for Sinner, especially with the doping controversy looming over him, but his mental fortitude and skill on hard courts have seen him through to this milestone victory.

(With inputs from agencies.)