US Open 2024: Sinner survives heat to reach finals after defeating Jack Draper
Xtra Time Web Desk: Italian top seed Jannik Sinner advanced to the US Open final with a hard-fought 7-5, 7-6(3), 6-2 victory over a struggling Jack Draper at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday. Despite enduring challenging conditions and a potential wrist injury, Sinner secured his place in his second Grand Slam final of the year, having previously won the Australian Open.
Draper, the 22-year-old Briton, faced a series of setbacks during the match. He vomited three times in the sweltering heat and humidity, which left him drenched in sweat. His performance was further hindered by ten double faults, undermining his bid for a first-ever Grand Slam final.
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Special to be in the final here @usopen. See you Sunday @jackdraper0 congrats on an amazing tournament. That was a tough battle my friend pic.twitter.com/mO42Kt4M3p
— Jannik Sinner (@janniksin) September 6, 2024
"It was a very physical match, as we saw. I just tried to stay focused mentally," Sinner said after the match. The Italian, who has been under significant pressure as the favorite to win his first US Open title, remained resilient despite the intense conditions and the early exits of Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz.
In the first set, both players exchanged breaks, but Sinner took advantage of Draper’s double fault in the 11th game to gain the upper hand. The second set was particularly grueling for Draper, who struggled with his serve and required medical attention after vomiting twice. Despite these issues, Draper refused to pause the match for cleanup.
Jannik Sinner. US Open Finalist ????
— Davis Cup (@DavisCup) September 7, 2024
Will he bring the trophy home to Bologna for the #DavisCup finals group stage next week?! pic.twitter.com/6z0LG13488
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Sinner, who also experienced discomfort after a slip and fall in the second set, received treatment for his wrist during a changeover. He won the second-set tiebreak convincingly and secured a decisive break in the final set to seal the match. Draper, visibly distressed, continued to battle but could not overcome Sinner’s steady play.
Sinner is all set to meet Taylor Fritz for a thrilling final of US Open on sunday.
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