Jannik Sinner Advances at U.S. Open

Jannik Sinner dominated Chris O’Connell in the third round of the U.S. Open, winning decisively with a score of 6-1, 6-4, 6-2, and establishing himself as the favorite to claim the men's championship. Sinner quickly took control, winning the first five games and 21 of the first 29 points, showcasing his prowess on the court while never facing a break point. O’Connell described Sinner's performance as suffocating, stating, 'I felt a little bit clueless, to be honest.' This victory comes in the wake of shocking upsets where top players Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz were eliminated. The only past U.S. Open men’s champion remaining in the tournament is Daniil Medvedev, who is also competing for a title. Meanwhile, top-ranked Iga Swiatek advanced to the fourth round, further emphasizing the competitive nature of this year's tournament.