US Open: Jannik Sinner beats Christopher O'Connell, reaches fourth round
World number one, Jannik Sinner reached the 2024 US Open fourth round after beating Australian Christopher O'Connell. Sinner claimed a 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 win in the men's singles third round at Flushing Meadows. The Italian has reached this stage for the fourth successive year. With both Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic getting eliminated, Sinner is a strong contender for the US Open title.
A look at match stats
Sinner won a total of 92 points and 46 winners throughout the match. He served 15 aces compared to O'Connell's five. The Italian had a win percentage of 82 and 67 in the first and second serves, respectively. Sinner won 39 of his 80 receiving points and converted five of his 10 break points. O'Connell recorded 24 unforced errors and four double-faults.
A triumphant return at US Open
Sinner, the world's top-ranked male tennis player, made a triumphant return to the US Open. This marked his first match since the revelation of his anti-doping case. Earlier this month, it was reported that Sinner has been cleared of intentional doping charges by the International Tennis Integrity Agency. Despite testing positive for a prohibited "anabolic steroid" in March 2023, he will not face suspension.
Sinner to face Tommy Paul
Sinner will face 14th seed Tommy Paul for a berth in the 2024 US Open quarter-finals. The Italian leads the ATP head-to-head series 2-1. Notably, Sinner has reached at least the quarter-finals at every Grand Slam this year. In a historic event, he won the 2024 Australian Open title. As per ATP, Sinner has a win-loss record of 51-5 in the season.
