World No. 1 Jannik Sinner surpassed a strict test from Denis Shapovalov on Sunday 31. August and gathered from the orchard to ensure the victory of the third round at the US Open. The match lasted three hours and 12 minutes, and with the sinner eventually prevailed in the bold expression of resistance and peace.
Shapovalov began strong and, using its powerful column, disrupted Sinner’s rhythm. Sinner, known for his mechanical accuracy and consistency, initially tried to find his position. The Italian Italian, however, quickly recalibrated and responded with the accuracy and discipline of the trademark, while the game Shapovalova grew increasingly irregular.
“I’m not a machine. Sometimes I fight,” Sinner said with a smile at his press conference after the match. “I played great tennis – and he was too.”
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Shinner, who thought about the match, emphasized the mental aspect of the game and noted that the situation of matches often differs significantly from practical sessions. He emphasized the importance of staying in mentally locking and earning at key moments.
“When I go into matches, I want to feel good. If I feel like that, it’s a good feeling to go to court because I feel confident in my weapons,” Sinner explained. “But matches always differ from practical hits, or anymore you feel before. You just have to stay there mentally.
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“Denis is an incredible player – he showed that over and over again. This year he won two titles and is in a really good shape. We saw it today: We serve well, returning well – and if it happens, anything can happen.”
With the victory, Sinner is progressing in the fourth round to face Alexander Bublik. Bublik booked his place with the victory of marathon over 14. Seed Tommy Paul. During a dramatic meeting, which contained three breaks, the bubbler of the nerve held the referee and dominated the final set 6-1 to seal the victory.
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Published:
Kingshuk Kusari
Published on:
31 August 2025
