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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner made a powerful start to his US Open title defense with a commanding straight-sets win. He defeated Czech qualifier Vit Kopriva in just one hour and thirty-nine minutes on court. This strong performance comes after a concerning retirement in the Cincinnati Open final against rival Carlos Alcaraz last week. Sinner is now pursuing a historic achievement of reaching all four major finals in a single calendar year.

Key Points: Jannik Sinner Dominates US Open First Round Against Vit Kopriva

  • Sinner wins in dominant fashion with a 6-1, 6-1, 6-2 straight sets victory
  • Victory achieved in a swift 1 hour and 39 minutes on court
  • Sinner aims to become fourth man to reach all four major finals in a year
  • Match followed his recent Cincinnati Open retirement against Carlos Alcaraz
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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner advances in US Open with dominant win over Vit Kopriva

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner cruises past Vit Kopriva in straight sets 6-1, 6-1, 6-2 at US Open 2025, aiming for historic calendar Grand Slam finals.

"I’m very happy that I’m healthy again. We did our best to be in the best possible shape, so I’m very happy about today’s performance. - Jannik Sinner"

New York, August 27

World No. 1 tennis player Jannik Sinner registered a comfortable victory over his unseeded opponent, Vit Kopriva, in three straight sets on Tuesday and advanced into the next round of the ongoing US Open 2025 tournament.

The men's singles defending champion won 6-1, 6-1, 6-2 to progress in a cool 1 hour, 39 minutes against his Czech opponent, who was playing in the main draw for his first time, as per Olympics.com.

Sinner is attempting to become just the fourth man in history to reach the final of all four majors in the same calendar year.

"I'm very happy that I'm healthy again. We did our best to be in the best possible shape, so I'm very happy about today's performance. I have amazing memories. I'm starting the tournament, hopefully, in the best possible way. Coming back to a Grand Slam where the emotions are still running, I'm very happy to come back here," Sinner said as quoted by the US Open website.

Earlier last week, World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz clinched the 2025 Cincinnati Open title on Monday as Sinner retired from the game after playing five games of the first set.

In the fourth final meeting of the 2025 season, the typically steady Sinner dropped his opening service game at love. Alcaraz went on to win four more games in a row before the Italian called the trainer during the changeover.

Minutes later, the world's No. 1 player retired from the match. The two players, who have relished their rivalry, exchanged words, with Alcaraz putting his arm around his opponent and looking visibly concerned for Sinner's health, according to Olympics.com.

Coming into the final, Sinner, who celebrated his 24th birthday during the tournament, had not dropped a set.

- ANI

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Priya S
That retirement in Cincinnati was worrying. Glad to see he's healthy again. The Sinner-Alcaraz rivalry is becoming the new Federer-Nadal for our generation!
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Aman W
Straight sets win in under 2 hours - that's what champions do! Hope he can maintain this form throughout the tournament. The calendar Grand Slam final achievement would be epic!
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Sarah B
While Sinner played well, I wish the article gave more credit to Kopriva. First time in main draw and facing world no. 1 - that's tough! Respect to both players 👏
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Vikram M
The sportsmanship between Sinner and Alcaraz is really heartwarming. Tennis needs more rivalries like this where players genuinely care about each other's wellbeing. Good to see!
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Nikhil C
6-1, 6-1, 6-2? That's just brutal domination! Sinner means business this US Open. Hope he can keep this momentum going against tougher opponents in later rounds.

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