Sinner Storms Into US Open Semifinals After Beating Musetti
Jannik Sinner’s run at the US Open has been nothing short of dominant, and he proved it again last night under the New York lights. The defending champion marched into the semifinals with a straight-sets win over fellow Italian Lorenzo Musetti, 6-1, 6-4, 6-2. It was the first time two Italians faced each other in a men’s major quarterfinal, but once the match began, there was little doubt about who would take control.
From the very start, Sinner came out firing. The opening set lasted just 27 minutes, and Musetti found himself down 5-0 before he could even settle in. In that set alone, Musetti managed to win just nine points compared to Sinner’s 25. The energy inside Arthur Ashe Stadium was buzzing, but it quickly turned into admiration for Sinner’s level of play. His serve, in particular, was untouchable — he won 42 of 46 points on his first serve, an astonishing 91%. On top of that, he fought off all seven break points he faced, showing composure every time Musetti tried to push back.
Also Read:This victory extended several impressive streaks. Sinner has now won 26 consecutive matches in majors on hard courts, a run that includes back-to-back Australian Open titles and his US Open triumph a year ago. He’s also into his fifth straight Grand Slam semifinal, which is a testament to his consistency at the very top of the sport. If he wins on Friday, he’ll reach the finals of all four majors this year — an achievement reserved for tennis greats.
Musetti, ranked 10th, had been hoping to reach his first US Open semifinal after breakthroughs at the French Open in 2023 and Wimbledon in 2024. But despite showing flashes of his shot-making skills, he never truly threatened to derail Sinner. Even as he started creating chances later in the match, those break points slipped away without reward. It was clear that Sinner, his Davis Cup teammate and friend, had lifted his game to a level Musetti couldn’t match on this stage.
After the match, Sinner acknowledged the unique challenge of facing someone he knows so well. He said the friendship had to be set aside once they stepped on court, though it would be back to normal after the handshake. That professionalism is part of what has defined his rise to the top of the rankings.
Looking ahead, Sinner’s semifinal opponent will be Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime, the 25th seed, who survived a tight four-set battle against Alex de Minaur. It sets up an intriguing clash of styles, but if Sinner keeps up this level of serving and baseline dominance, he’ll be the heavy favorite.
For now, the message is clear: Jannik Sinner is not just defending his title — he’s making a statement that he’s the man to beat in New York.
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