Jannik Sinner Advances to U.S. Open Semifinals After Topsy-Turvy Match

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner advanced to the U.S. Open semifinals for the first time by defeating 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 6-4. Sinner, who recently won the Australian Open, will face Jack Draper in the semifinals. The tournament also features notable all-American and women's semifinal matchups.

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner advanced to the U.S. Open semifinals for the first time Wednesday night, defeating 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 6-4.

Sinner, the tournament's new title favorite after early exits by Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, is the only remaining player with a Grand Slam win, having claimed the Australian Open in January.

The match saw both players dominate in alternating sets before Sinner broke Medvedev in the fourth set to secure victory. Sinner will face Jack Draper of Britain on Friday, while the tournament also features another semifinal between Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe, marking the first all-American men's semifinal matchup in 19 years.