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Italian Jannik Sinner Triumphs at U.S. Open After Doping Exoneration, Defeating American Hopeful Taylor Fritz
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No. 1-ranked Sinner Secures Second Grand Slam Title Amid Recent Doping Controversy
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In a dramatic conclusion to the 2024 U.S. Open, Italy’s Jannik Sinner has emerged victorious,战胜 American player Taylor Fritz to claim the men’s singles championship. This latest triumph marks Sinner’s second Grand Slam win, coming hot on the heels of his Australian Open victory earlier this year. The victory is particularly poignant for the 23-year-old, who has faced recent scrutiny following the emergence of news about two positive drug tests, from which he was later exonerated.
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The U.S. Open final saw Sinner, known for his relentless baseline game, defeat Fritz with a score of 6-3, 6-4, 7-5. Despite a slow start, dropping the first set, Sinner managed to put aside any lingering shadows of the doping case that had briefly clouded his career. His victory not only secures the championship title but also prevents Fritz from ending a two-decade drought for American men in major tennis titles.
The last American male to win a Grand Slam was Andy Roddick at the 2003 U.S. Open, and the last to reach a final was also Roddick, at Wimbledon in 2009. Fritz, a 26-year-old from California, expressed his gratitude for the support he received throughout the tournament, promising to continue his pursuit of a major title.
The tournament was a significant milestone for U.S. tennis, with both male and female players reaching the semifinals for the first time since the 2003 U.S. Open. Jessica Pegula reached the women’s final but was defeated by Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus.
Sinner’s win improves his 2024 record to an impressive 55-5, with six titles, including a dominant 35-2 record on hard courts, the surface used for both the Australian Open and the U.S. Open. He joins Guillermo Vilas, who last achieved this feat in 1977, by winning his first two Grand Slam trophies in the same season.
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Sinner’s victory at the U.S. Open serves as a testament to his resilience and talent, providing a powerful conclusion to a tournament that saw both triumphs and challenges for the young Italian star. With his career on an upward trajectory, Sinner looks set to continue making waves in the world of tennis.
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