JAKARTA The world number one Jannik Sinner defeated Alexei Popyrin to reach the third round of the US Open 2025 while maintaining hope of defending the title.
In the clashes, Sinner appeared strong and won 6-3, 6-2, and 6-2 at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Flushing Meadows, New York, United States, on Friday, August 29, 2025.
Popyrin is a tennis player who managed to surprise four-time champion Novak Djokovic in the third round at Flushing Meadows last year. However, Sinner played very efficiently in this match.
"I feel that both of our services are not very good today. So, we did many rallies from behind the field. Of course I am very happy to be able to advance to the next round," said Sinner as quoted by ATP.
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A brilliant performance against Popyrin is also a bad message for Sinner rivals in this tournament. The reason is, Popyrin is considered an opponent who should be able to make it difficult for the Italian tennis player.
The latest result makes Sinner recorded never losing a hard-field Grand Slam game since the US Open 2023 when he lost in the fourth round against Alexander Zverev.
He won the title at Flushing Meadows last year and is the defending champion of the Australian Open, which he has won in the last two editions.
"I am very happy with today's results. Of course I want to improve service, but for others, I feel quite comfortable," said the 24-year-old tennis player.
Sinner will next face Denis Shapovalov from Canada. The 27th seed reached the third round of the tournament after winning over French tennis player Valentin Royer.
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