Jannik Sinner won his second Grand Slam title by defeating Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 in the U.S. Open men’s final. This victory came just weeks after Sinner was exonerated in a doping case, in which he tested positive for trace amounts of an anabolic steroid. The use was ruled unintentional, and Sinner put the controversy behind him to secure the title. Fritz, who had a home-court advantage with strong crowd support, couldn’t overcome Sinner’s consistent play, and the loss extends the 21-year Grand Slam drought for American men. Sinner credited his mental toughness for his success, marking an impressive year with six titles and a dominant record on hard courts.
Quick Read
- Jannik Sinner wins his second Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open, defeating Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4, 7-5.
- The victory comes just weeks after Sinner was cleared of doping allegations, where he tested positive for an anabolic steroid in March.
- Sinner remains unbeaten on hard courts this year, with 35 wins and only two losses in 2024.
- Taylor Fritz’s loss continues the 21-year Grand Slam drought for American men, with Andy Roddick being the last to win in 2003.
- Sinner credited his focus and mental toughness for overcoming the doping case and maintaining his form throughout the tournament.
- Fritz enjoyed strong crowd support but couldn’t convert his third-set momentum into a win.
Jannik Sinner defeats Taylor Fritz to claim US Open Title
NEWSLOOKS – NEW YORK (AP) —
Jannik Sinner, ranked No. 1 in the world, secured his second Grand Slam title on Sunday, defeating Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 in the U.S. Open men’s final. This victory comes just weeks after Sinner was exonerated in a doping case that saw him test positive for trace amounts of a banned substance earlier this year.
Despite a slow start in the tournament, Sinner, known for his relentless baseline game, dominated the final, adding this U.S. Open victory to his Australian Open title earlier this year. Sinner’s triumph also denied Fritz a chance to end the 21-year Grand Slam drought for American men, with Andy Roddick being the last U.S. male champion in 2003.
Sinner, a 23-year-old from Italy, tested positive for an anabolic steroid in March, but the use was ruled unintentional, stemming from a massage by a team member who was later fired. The case weighed on him throughout the tournament, but Sinner credited his focus and mental strength for his success.
“I tried to handle the situation the best way possible,” Sinner said. “It was not easy, but I’m proud of how I stayed focused.”
Fritz, playing in front of a home crowd, made a strong effort but could not overcome Sinner’s consistent and powerful play. Despite a brief surge in the third set, Fritz was unable to convert, losing in straight sets. Sinner finished the match with fewer unforced errors and consistently put Fritz under pressure with his precise shot-making.
This victory solidified Sinner’s status as one of the top players in the world, with a record of 55-5 this year and six titles in 2024.
