Jannik Sinner crushes Taylor Fritz’s dream to win US Open after ignoring critics
Jannik Sinner issues heartbreaking message during on-court US Open victory speec
This year’s US Open was a significant step for American tennis in the men’s game. The semi-final between Fritz and Frances Tiafoe meant a home player was guaranteed to reach the championship match. And Fritz came through.
But he was no match for world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, who won the last four games in a row to come through 6-3 6-4 7-5, lifting his second Grand Slam trophy. Andy Roddick is still the last American man to win a Major, with his sole victory coming at the 2003 US Open.
And Fritz apologised when he failed to end the drought. Addressing the 23,700-strong Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd, he started: “Being an American at the US Open, it’s just an incredible feeling all week. Thank you so much. I know we’ve been waiting for a champion for a long time so I’m sorry I couldn’t get it done this time.”
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Taylor Fritz reached his first Grand Slam final but finished as runner-up (Image: Getty)
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But the fans didn’t mind, as they gave the 26-year-old a huge applause. When it finally died down, Fritz added: “But I’m going to keep working and hopefully I’ll get it the next time, so thank you.”
Fritz also congratulated Sinner for his second Grand
Taylor Fritz was hoping to become the first American male Grand Slam champion since 2003 (Image: Getty)
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And after Fritz’s heartfelt apology, Sinner assured the American that he would have plenty more chances to win a Major. “I would like to start with Taylor. I know how much work he puts in, you’re doing an amazing job,” the newly-crowned champion said.
“Congrats to you, Taylor, and the whole team. It’s so nice to see you on big stages like this and I’m quite sure that you’re going to play many of those so I wish you the be
st of luck for the future.”
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