Jannik Sinner Dominates at US Open 2025, Echoing Federer’s Hard-Court Grand Slam Feat

Jannik Sinner, currently ranked No. 1 in the world, secured a decisive victory against Australia’s Alexei Popyrin, with scores of 6-3, 6-2, and 6-2, marking his entry into the third round of the US Open 2025. This performance highlighted another dominant display by the Italian player, who continues to build on his impressive Grand Slam track record. Since winning the Australian Open in 2024, Sinner has maintained a perfect streak, winning 23 consecutive matches on hard-court majors. With this recent win, Sinner’s record in his first 50 hard-court Grand Slam matches is now 41-9, mirroring the achievement of Roger Federer during his peak years. Federer, renowned for his impact on hard courts, claimed 11 titles on this surface, including five consecutive US Open wins from 2004 to 2008. Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal have both achieved 40 victories in their first 50 hard-court Slam matches. Sinner remains focused on the pursuit of excellence, aiming to improve his serve, and is scheduled to play Denis Shapovalov. Additionally, Sinner shared insights into his off-court experiences, appreciating New York’s diverse culinary scene, and having his preferred restaurants during the tournament, exemplifying the city’s appeal. Sinner may also be on track to become a back-to-back US Open champion.